Chamana - Ranikhet, Almora

Chamana is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Bisht Kotali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chamana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chamana is 052432. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.14 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Chamana 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 Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chamana

According to the 2011 Census, Chamana village had a total population of 124 people, including 45 males and 79 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 1,756 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.87%, with male literacy at 86.49% and female literacy at 59.42%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chamana

Chamana 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 Chamana

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chamana. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Chamana is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Chamana is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chamana

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

Health Facilities in Chamana

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

FAQs about Chamana