Mijhora - Machhor, Almora

Mijhora is a village situated in the Machhor tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 82 km from Sult and around 118 km from Almora. Kotli Talli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mijhora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mijhora is 052242. The village covers a total geographical area of 25.78 hectares and falls under the 263646 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

Mijhora 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 Mijhora

According to the 2011 Census, Mijhora village had a total population of 126 people, including 49 males and 77 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 1,571 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.93%, with male literacy at 95.45% and female literacy at 76.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Mijhora

Mijhora 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 Mijhora

Mijhora 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 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Mijhora is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Mijhora is about 118 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 Mijhora

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

Health Facilities in Mijhora

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

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