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 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 Chaukuni

As per Census 2011, Chaukuni village has a total population of 594 people, consisting of 288 males and 306 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 434 literate and 160 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Chaukuni