Jaitha - Ranikhet, Almora

Jaitha is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Airor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaitha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaitha is 052423. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.41 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Jaitha 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 Jaitha

According to the 2011 Census, Jaitha village had a total population of 118 people, including 59 males and 59 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.96%, with male literacy at 96.00% and female literacy at 73.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Jaitha

Jaitha 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 Jaitha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Jaitha. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Jaitha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Jaitha is about 48 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 Jaitha

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

Health Facilities in Jaitha

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

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