Mahal Chaura - Chaukhutiya, Almora
Mahal Chaura is a village situated in the Chaukhutiya tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaukhutiya and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Mahal Chaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahal Chaura is 052021. The village falls under the 263653 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Mahal Chaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Mahal Chaura
Mahal Chaura is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Mahal Chaura
Mahal Chaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| 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 Mahal Chaura is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Mahal Chaura is about 95 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 Mahal Chaura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mahal Chaura village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Mahal Chaura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mahal Chaura village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Mahal Chaura
Where is Mahal Chaura located?
Mahal Chaura village is located in Chaukhutiya Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mahal Chaura?
Mahal Chaura is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Mahal Chaura?
The pincode of Mahal Chaura is 263653.