Jaurashi - Chaukhutiya, Almora

Jaurashi is a village situated in the Chaukhutiya tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaukhutiya and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Jala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaurashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaurashi is 051962. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.1 hectares and falls under the 263656 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Jaurashi

According to the 2011 Census, Jaurashi village had a total population of 122 people, including 54 males and 68 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 1,259 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.41%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 76.27%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaurashi

Jaurashi 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 Jaurashi

Jaurashi 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 Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Jaurashi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Jaurashi is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaurashi

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

Health Facilities in Jaurashi

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

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