Jhalori - Ranikhet, Almora

Jhalori is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Jhalodi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhalori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalori is 052415. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.51 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jhalori 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 Jhalori

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalori village had a total population of 915 people, including 433 males and 482 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.13%, with male literacy at 94.07% and female literacy at 73.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 496, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalori

Jhalori 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 Jhalori

Public transport in the Jhalori 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 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Jhalori is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Jhalori is about 58 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 Jhalori

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

Health Facilities in Jhalori

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

FAQs about Jhalori