Bhatkote - Chaukhutiya, Almora

Bhatkote is a village situated in the Chaukhutiya tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaukhutiya and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Bhattkot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatkote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatkote is 051955. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.45 hectares and falls under the 263656 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bhatkote village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhatkote

As per Census 2011, Bhatkote village has a total population of 674 people, consisting of 286 males and 388 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 1,356 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 514 literate and 160 illiterate residents. Additionally, 192 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhatkote are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population674286388
Child Population (0–6 yrs)704129
Scheduled Castes (SC)19288104
Literate Population514236278
Illiterate Population16050110

Nearby Villages of Bhatkote

Bhatkote is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JhlaWest0.96 km
SaklikuraliSouth-West0.99 km
Jhurga KatarmalSouth-West1.39 km
ChandikhetNorth-East1.41 km
UdalikhanNorth-West1.57 km
BamangwaliEast1.82 km
HatWest1.84 km
KatarmalSouth-West1.84 km
ChinoniSouth-West2.05 km
DolriNorth-West2.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhatkote

Bhatkote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Bhatkote is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Bhatkote is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatkote

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhatkote village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhatkote

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhatkote village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhatkote

Where is Bhatkote located?

Bhatkote village is located in Chaukhutiya Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhatkote?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhatkote is Bhattkot.

What is the pincode of Bhatkote?

The pincode of Bhatkote is 263656.

What is the population of Bhatkote?

Bhatkote has a total population of 674, including 286 males and 388 females.

How many households are there in Bhatkote?

There are 166 households in Bhatkote.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatkote?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhatkote is 76.26%. Male literacy is 82.52% and female literacy is 71.65%.