Khira - Chaukhutiya, Almora

Khira 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 109 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Kheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khira is 051912. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.06 hectares and falls under the 263656 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Khira

According to the 2011 Census, Khira village had a total population of 1,146 people, including 484 males and 662 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 1,368 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.64%, with male literacy at 90.37% and female literacy at 62.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Khira

Khira 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 Khira

Khira 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 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Khira is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Khira is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khira

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

Health Facilities in Khira

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

FAQs about Khira