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 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 Bisaona

According to the 2011 Census, Bisaona village had a total population of 129 people, including 58 males and 71 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 1,224 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.57%, with male literacy at 98.00% and female literacy at 83.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100.

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

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