Dharkot - Machhor, Almora

Dharkot is a village situated in the Machhor tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 74 km from Sult and around 112 km from Almora. Machhor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharkot is 052255. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.65 hectares and falls under the 263680 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Dharkot 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 Ranikhet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dharkot

According to the 2011 Census, Dharkot village had a total population of 148 people, including 60 males and 88 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,467 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.69%, with male literacy at 96.36% and female literacy at 64.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharkot

Dharkot 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 Dharkot

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dharkot. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Dharkot is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Dharkot is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharkot

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

Health Facilities in Dharkot

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

FAQs about Dharkot