Korarh - Ranikhet, Almora

Korarh is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Mandal Kot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Korarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korarh is 052492. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.91 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Korarh 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 Korarh

According to the 2011 Census, Korarh village had a total population of 18 people, including 8 males and 10 females, living in 6 households. The sex ratio was 1,250 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.22%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 50.00%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population18810
Child Population (0–6 yrs)000
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1385
Illiterate Population505

Nearby Villages of Korarh

Korarh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MandalkoteNorth-West0.82 km
KhagyarEast0.93 km
DyalekhWest1.03 km
HaldiyaniSouth1.39 km
DauniEast1.52 km
JogyariNorth1.91 km
ShilingiNorth-East2.10 km
TarswarNorth2.11 km
KotilaSouth-East2.16 km
Turiya SuyalNorth-East2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Korarh

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Korarh. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Korarh is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Korarh is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Korarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Korarh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Korarh

Where is Korarh located?

Korarh village is located in Ranikhet Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Korarh?

The Gram Panchayat of Korarh is Mandal Kot.

What is the pincode of Korarh?

The pincode of Korarh is 263645.

What is the population of Korarh?

Korarh had a total population of 18, including 8 males and 10 females.

How many households are there in Korarh?

Korarh had 6 households.

What is the literacy rate in Korarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Korarh was 72.22%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 50.00%.