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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Banoliya village has a total population of 263 people, consisting of 121 males and 142 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 1,173 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 164 literate and 99 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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