Totam - Machhor, Almora

Totam is a village situated in the Machhor tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 60 km from Sult and around 109 km from Almora. Totam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Totam is 052258. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.87 hectares and falls under the 263646 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Totam 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 Totam

According to the 2011 Census, Totam village had a total population of 357 people, including 183 males and 174 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.07%, with male literacy at 96.88% and female literacy at 61.64%.

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

Nearby Villages of Totam

Totam 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 Totam

Totam 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 53.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Totam is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Totam is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Totam

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

Health Facilities in Totam

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

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