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 Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhatkote

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatkote village had a total population of 674 people, including 286 males and 388 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 1,357 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.10%, with male literacy at 96.33% and female literacy at 77.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bhatkote