Hat - Chaukhutiya, Almora

Hat is a village situated in the Chaukhutiya tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaukhutiya and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Hat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hat is 051901. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.92 hectares and falls under the 263656 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Hat

According to the 2011 Census, Hat village had a total population of 643 people, including 246 males and 397 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,614 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.71%, with male literacy at 95.24% and female literacy at 77.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Hat

Hat 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 Hat

Hat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Hat is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Hat is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hat

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

Health Facilities in Hat

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

FAQs about Hat