Mang Chaura Village - Ranikhet, Almora

Mang Chaura is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Mangchaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mang Chaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mang Chaura is 052426. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.35 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Mang Chaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Mang Chaura

As per Census 2011, Mang Chaura village has a total population of 893 people, consisting of 410 males and 483 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 1,178 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 614 literate and 279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 281 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mang Chaura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mang Chaura

Mang Chaura 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 Mang Chaura

Mang Chaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Mang Chaura is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Mang Chaura is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mang Chaura

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

Health Facilities in Mang Chaura

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

FAQs about Mang Chaura