Luherha - Machhor, Almora

Luherha is a village situated in the Machhor tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 52 km from Sult and around 100 km from Almora. Luhera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Luherha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Luherha is 052227. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.78 hectares and falls under the 263646 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Luherha 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 Luherha

As per Census 2011, Luherha village has a total population of 359 people, consisting of 155 males and 204 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 1,316 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 232 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Luherha

Luherha 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 Luherha

Luherha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Luherha is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Luherha is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Luherha

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

Health Facilities in Luherha

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

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