Papoli - Chaukhutiya, Almora

Papoli is a village situated in the Chaukhutiya tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaukhutiya and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Kanre serves as the Gram Panchayat for Papoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Papoli is 051865. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.45 hectares and falls under the 263656 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Papoli

According to the 2011 Census, Papoli village had a total population of 111 people, including 40 males and 71 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,775 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.91%, with male literacy at 97.06% and female literacy at 60.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Papoli

Papoli 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 Papoli

Papoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Papoli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Papoli 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 Papoli

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

Health Facilities in Papoli

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

FAQs about Papoli