Kaphara - Dwarahat, Almora

Kaphara is a village situated in the Dwarahat tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dwarahat and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Kaphara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaphara is 052761. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.13 hectares and falls under the 263653 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kaphara 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 Kaphara

According to the 2011 Census, Kaphara village had a total population of 454 people, including 226 males and 228 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.07%, with male literacy at 72.46% and female literacy at 51.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaphara

Kaphara 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 Kaphara

Kaphara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Kaphara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Kaphara is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaphara

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

Health Facilities in Kaphara

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

FAQs about Kaphara