Bisht Kotoli - Ranikhet, Almora

Bisht Kotoli is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Bisht Kotali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bisht Kotoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bisht Kotoli is 052433. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.95 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bisht Kotoli 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 Bisht Kotoli

As per Census 2011, Bisht Kotoli village has a total population of 274 people, consisting of 124 males and 150 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 1,209 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 170 literate and 104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bisht Kotoli are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bisht Kotoli

Bisht Kotoli 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 Bisht Kotoli

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bisht Kotoli. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Bisht Kotoli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Bisht Kotoli is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bisht Kotoli

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

Health Facilities in Bisht Kotoli

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

FAQs about Bisht Kotoli