Kalanu - Ranikhet, Almora

Kalanu is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Kalnu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalanu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalanu is 052529. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.54 hectares and falls under the 263651 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kalanu 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 Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalanu

According to the 2011 Census, Kalanu village had a total population of 563 people, including 267 males and 296 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.80%, with male literacy at 96.82% and female literacy at 76.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 326.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalanu

Kalanu 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 Kalanu

Kalanu 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 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Kalanu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Kalanu is about 50 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 Kalanu

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

Health Facilities in Kalanu

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

FAQs about Kalanu