Bhuina - Ranikhet, Almora

Bhuina is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Movedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhuina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuina is 052403. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.98 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bhuina 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 Bhuina

According to the 2011 Census, Bhuina village had a total population of 104 people, including 46 males and 58 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 1,261 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.77%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 81.63%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhuina

Bhuina 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 Bhuina

Public transport in the Bhuina is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Bhuina is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Bhuina is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhuina

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

Health Facilities in Bhuina

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

FAQs about Bhuina