Chaugaon - Ranikhet, Almora

Chaugaon is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Jiyura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaugaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaugaon is 052320. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.33 hectares and falls under the 263664 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Chaugaon 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 Chaugaon

According to the 2011 Census, Chaugaon village had a total population of 113 people, including 51 males and 62 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 1,216 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.05%, with male literacy at 84.44% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaugaon

Chaugaon 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 Chaugaon

Chaugaon 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 62.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Chaugaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Chaugaon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaugaon

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

Health Facilities in Chaugaon

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

FAQs about Chaugaon