Taraari - Machhor, Almora

Taraari is a village situated in the Machhor tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 95 km from Sult and around 121 km from Almora. Taradi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Taraari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taraari is 052237. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.2 hectares and falls under the 263680 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Taraari 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 Taraari

As per Census 2011, Taraari village has a total population of 349 people, consisting of 162 males and 187 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 1,154 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 261 literate and 88 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population349162187
Child Population (0–6 yrs)392019
Scheduled Castes (SC)984949
Literate Population261138123
Illiterate Population882464

Nearby Villages of Taraari

Taraari 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)
DungariNorth-West1.10 km
KhatoliSouth-West1.34 km
GharkhetonWest1.56 km
JakhSouth-East1.66 km
MichauliNorth-East1.96 km
BuganaurarhEast2.08 km
Dangkara KotiSouth2.10 km
NagachulaSouth-West2.33 km
BebSouth-West2.41 km
MayalkoteEast2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Taraari

Taraari 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 59.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Taraari is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Taraari is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taraari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Taraari

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

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

FAQs about Taraari

Where is Taraari located?

Taraari village is located in Machhor Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Taraari?

The Gram Panchayat of Taraari is Taradi.

What is the pincode of Taraari?

The pincode of Taraari is 263680.

What is the population of Taraari?

Taraari has a total population of 349, including 162 males and 187 females.

How many households are there in Taraari?

There are 78 households in Taraari.

What is the literacy rate in Taraari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Taraari is 74.79%. Male literacy is 85.19% and female literacy is 65.78%.