Baret - Dwarahat, Almora

Baret is a village situated in the Dwarahat tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dwarahat and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Bareta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baret village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baret is 052759. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.83 hectares and falls under the 263653 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Baret village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dwarahat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baret

According to the 2011 Census, Baret village had a total population of 282 people, including 131 males and 151 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,153 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.37%, with male literacy at 89.52% and female literacy at 57.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Baret

Baret 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 Baret

Public transport in the Baret 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 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Baret is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Baret is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baret

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

Health Facilities in Baret

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

FAQs about Baret