Gajar - Chaukhutiya, Almora

Gajar is a village situated in the Chaukhutiya tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaukhutiya and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Gajar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajar is 051887. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.31 hectares and falls under the 263656 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Gajar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Gajar

According to the 2011 Census, Gajar village had a total population of 140 people, including 54 males and 86 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,593 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.60%, with male literacy at 84.44% and female literacy at 59.21%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajar

Gajar 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 Gajar

Gajar 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 81.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Gajar is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Gajar is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajar

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

Health Facilities in Gajar

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

FAQs about Gajar