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 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 Chamana

As per Census 2011, Chamana village has a total population of 124 people, consisting of 45 males and 79 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 1,755 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 73 literate and 51 illiterate residents.

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

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