Gaja - Ranikhet, Almora

Gaja is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Maj Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaja is 052327. The village covers a total geographical area of 3.07 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Gaja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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.

Nearby Villages of Gaja

Gaja is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Gaja

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gaja.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Gaja is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Gaja is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaja

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

Health Facilities in Gaja

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

FAQs about Gaja