Nairi - Jalali, Almora

Nairi is a village situated in the Jalali tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 14 km from Dwarahat and around 94 km from Almora. Naini serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nairi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nairi is 052741. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.01 hectares and falls under the 263653 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Nairi 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 Nairi

According to the 2011 Census, Nairi village had a total population of 151 people, including 61 males and 90 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,475 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.66%, with male literacy at 91.84% and female literacy at 60.76%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1516190
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231211
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population934548
Illiterate Population581642

Nearby Villages of Nairi

Nairi 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)
Malli SuwaliSouth-West1.10 km
PaithaniNorth-West1.41 km
JholaNorth1.52 km
KhalnaSouth1.60 km
KusnyaariSouth-West1.88 km
Hatela TallaWest1.95 km
JhuriaEast2.23 km
Talli BitholiNorth-West2.33 km
BajinaNorth-West2.46 km
KandeNorth2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nairi

Nairi 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 64.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Nairi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Nairi is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nairi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Nairi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nairi

Where is Nairi located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Nairi?

The Gram Panchayat of Nairi is Naini.

What is the pincode of Nairi?

The pincode of Nairi is 263653.

What is the population of Nairi?

Nairi had a total population of 151, including 61 males and 90 females.

How many households are there in Nairi?

Nairi had 48 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nairi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nairi was 72.66%. Male literacy was 91.84% and female literacy was 60.76%.