Banoliya - Ranikhet, Almora

Banoliya is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Dadgaliya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banoliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banoliya is 052294. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.6 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Banoliya 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 Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banoliya

According to the 2011 Census, Banoliya village had a total population of 263 people, including 121 males and 142 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 1,174 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.39%, with male literacy at 90.65% and female literacy at 53.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Banoliya

Banoliya 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 Banoliya

Banoliya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Banoliya is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Banoliya is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banoliya

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

Health Facilities in Banoliya

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

FAQs about Banoliya