Hidam - Ranikhet, Almora

Hidam is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Hidam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hidam is 052507. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.36 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Hidam 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 Hidam

According to the 2011 Census, Hidam village had a total population of 426 people, including 214 males and 212 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.34%, with male literacy at 89.39% and female literacy at 64.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Hidam

Hidam 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 Hidam

Hidam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Hidam is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Hidam is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hidam

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

Health Facilities in Hidam

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

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