Salal Khola - Dwarahat, Almora

Salal Khola is a village situated in the Dwarahat tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dwarahat and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Pujakhet serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salal Khola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salal Khola is 052627. The village covers a total geographical area of 9.78 hectares and falls under the 263653 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Salal Khola 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 Salal Khola

According to the 2011 Census, Salal Khola village had a total population of 205 people, including 85 males and 120 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 1,412 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.58%, with male literacy at 93.24% and female literacy at 75.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Salal Khola

Salal Khola 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 Salal Khola

Salal Khola 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 Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Salal Khola is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Salal Khola is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salal Khola

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

Health Facilities in Salal Khola

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

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