Gatoli - Ranikhet, Almora

Gatoli 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 85 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Gutoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gatoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gatoli is 052333. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.14 hectares and falls under the 263664 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gatoli 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 Gatoli

According to the 2011 Census, Gatoli village had a total population of 212 people, including 78 males and 134 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 1,718 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.86%, with male literacy at 90.32% and female literacy at 66.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Gatoli

Gatoli 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 Gatoli

Gatoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Gatoli is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Gatoli is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gatoli

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

Health Facilities in Gatoli

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

FAQs about Gatoli