Bamasyon - Ranikhet, Almora

Bamasyon is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Bamsyun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamasyon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamasyon is 052515. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.06 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bamasyon 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 Bamasyon

According to the 2011 Census, Bamasyon village had a total population of 364 people, including 167 males and 197 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,180 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 94.12% and female literacy at 68.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamasyon

Bamasyon 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 Bamasyon

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Bamasyon. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Bamasyon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Bamasyon is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamasyon

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

Health Facilities in Bamasyon

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

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