Naini - Ranikhet, Almora

Naini is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Nainii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naini village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naini is 052296. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.63 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Naini 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 Naini

As per Census 2011, Naini village has a total population of 253 people, consisting of 128 males and 125 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 192 literate and 61 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Naini are given below:

Nearby Villages of Naini

Naini 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 Naini

Public transport in the Naini 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 60.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Naini is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Naini is about 40 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 Naini

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

Health Facilities in Naini

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

FAQs about Naini