Jaal - Ranikhet, Almora

Jaal is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Jal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaal is 052323. The village covers a total geographical area of 36.82 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Jaal 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 Jaal

According to the 2011 Census, Jaal village had a total population of 54 people, including 18 males and 36 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 2,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 86.67% and female literacy at 64.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaal

Jaal 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 Jaal

Jaal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Jaal is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Jaal is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaal

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

Health Facilities in Jaal

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

FAQs about Jaal