Jhuria - Dwarahat, Almora

Jhuria is a village situated in the Dwarahat tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dwarahat and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Ashgoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhuria is 052752. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.82 hectares and falls under the 263653 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Jhuria 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 Jhuria

According to the 2011 Census, Jhuria village had a total population of 93 people, including 36 males and 57 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 1,583 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.81%, with male literacy at 86.67% and female literacy at 66.67%.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhuria

Jhuria 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 Jhuria

Public transport in the Jhuria is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Jhuria is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Jhuria is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhuria

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

Health Facilities in Jhuria

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

FAQs about Jhuria