Ghaglori - Dwarahat, Almora

Ghaglori is a village situated in the Dwarahat tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dwarahat and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Ghanglauri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghaglori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghaglori is 052641. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.36 hectares and falls under the 263653 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Ghaglori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Ghaglori

According to the 2011 Census, Ghaglori village had a total population of 845 people, including 420 males and 425 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.90%, with male literacy at 96.29% and female literacy at 79.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghaglori

Ghaglori 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 Ghaglori

Ghaglori is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Ghaglori is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Ghaglori is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghaglori

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

Health Facilities in Ghaglori

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

FAQs about Ghaglori