Chaukuni - Ranikhet, Almora

Chaukuni is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Chaukuni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaukuni is 052427. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.05 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chaukuni 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 Chaukuni

According to the 2011 Census, Chaukuni village had a total population of 594 people, including 288 males and 306 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.43%, with male literacy at 89.11% and female literacy at 74.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaukuni

Chaukuni 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 Chaukuni

Chaukuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Chaukuni is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Chaukuni 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 Chaukuni

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

Health Facilities in Chaukuni

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

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