Khanari - Jalali, Almora

Khanari is a village situated in the Jalali tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Dwarahat and around 120 km from Almora. Sananey serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanari is 052598. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.61 hectares and falls under the 263660 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Khanari

As per Census 2011, Khanari village has a total population of 39 people, consisting of 15 males and 24 females. The village has 12 households and a sex ratio of 1,600 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 23 literate and 16 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khanari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population391524
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422
Literate Population231211
Illiterate Population16313

Nearby Villages of Khanari

Khanari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BarswaltanaSouth1.23 km
GhugtiNorth-West1.36 km
BhetikamaNorth-East1.57 km
DhungaSouth-West1.78 km
DalmoriWest1.82 km
MasonNorth1.96 km
MahartanaSouth2.16 km
BelakkalasoEast2.19 km
JalaliNorth-East2.19 km
BelNorth-West2.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khanari

Khanari 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 Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Khanari is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Khanari is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khanari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khanari

Where is Khanari located?

Khanari village is located in Jalali Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khanari?

The Gram Panchayat of Khanari is Sananey.

What is the pincode of Khanari?

The pincode of Khanari is 263660.

What is the population of Khanari?

Khanari has a total population of 39, including 15 males and 24 females.

How many households are there in Khanari?

There are 12 households in Khanari.

What is the literacy rate in Khanari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khanari is 58.97%. Male literacy is 80.00% and female literacy is 45.83%.