Bisaona - Ranikhet, Almora

Bisaona is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 0.12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Nafad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bisaona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bisaona is 052367. The village covers a total geographical area of 24 hectares and falls under the 263664 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bisaona village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Bisaona

As per Census 2011, Bisaona village has a total population of 129 people, consisting of 58 males and 71 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 1,224 females per 1,000 males. There are 14 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 103 literate and 26 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bisaona

Bisaona 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 Bisaona

Bisaona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 Bisaona is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Bisaona 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 Bisaona

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

Health Facilities in Bisaona

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

FAQs about Bisaona