Lawasi - Ranikhet, Almora

Lawasi is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Riuni Talli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lawasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lawasi is 052297. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.25 hectares and falls under the 263664 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Lawasi 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 Lawasi

According to the 2011 Census, Lawasi village had a total population of 169 people, including 91 males and 78 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.83%, with male literacy at 97.40% and female literacy at 94.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Lawasi

Lawasi 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 Lawasi

Public transport in the Lawasi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Lawasi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Lawasi is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lawasi

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

Health Facilities in Lawasi

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

FAQs about Lawasi