Khali - Ranikhet, Almora
Khali is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Naughar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khali village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khali is 052452. The village covers a total geographical area of 15.13 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Khali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Khali
As per Census 2011, Khali village has a total population of 20 people, consisting of 11 males and 9 females. The village has 7 households and a sex ratio of 818 females per 1,000 males. There are 1 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 16 literate and 4 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khali are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Illiterate Population | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Nearby Villages of Khali
Khali is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Khali
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Khali.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Khali is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Khali is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khali
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khali village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Khali
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khali village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Khali
Where is Khali located?
Khali village is located in Ranikhet Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khali?
The Gram Panchayat of Khali is Naughar.
What is the pincode of Khali?
The pincode of Khali is 263645.
What is the population of Khali?
Khali has a total population of 20, including 11 males and 9 females.
How many households are there in Khali?
There are 7 households in Khali.
What is the literacy rate in Khali?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khali is 80.00%. Male literacy is 90.91% and female literacy is 66.67%.