Katarmal - Chaukhutiya, Almora
Katarmal is a village situated in the Chaukhutiya tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaukhutiya and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Bhagoti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katarmal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Katarmal is 051988. The village covers a total geographical area of 7.1 hectares and falls under the 263658 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.
Katarmal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Katarmal
Katarmal 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Jhurga Katarmal | North | 0.51 km |
| Ghugutiyalgaon | South | 0.79 km |
| Saklikurali | North | 1.02 km |
| Chinoni | North-West | 1.03 km |
| Nagarseem | South-West | 1.42 km |
| Patalgaon | West | 1.63 km |
| Jhla | North | 1.65 km |
| Kononi Talli | South | 1.77 km |
| Bhatkote | North-East | 1.84 km |
| Hat | North-West | 1.88 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Katarmal
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Katarmal. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Katarmal is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Katarmal is about 117 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 Katarmal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katarmal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Katarmal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katarmal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Katarmal
Where is Katarmal located?
Katarmal village is located in Chaukhutiya Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katarmal?
The Gram Panchayat of Katarmal is Bhagoti.
What is the pincode of Katarmal?
The pincode of Katarmal is 263658.