Nakote - Ranikhet, Almora

Nakote is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Dundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakote is 052357. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.33 hectares and falls under the 263664 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Nakote 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 Nakote

As per Census 2011, Nakote village has a total population of 74 people, consisting of 35 males and 39 females. The village has 16 households and a sex ratio of 1,114 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 51 literate and 23 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population743539
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1266
Scheduled Castes (SC)18810
Literate Population512724
Illiterate Population23815

Nearby Villages of Nakote

Nakote 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)
Malla DaudaNorth-West0.55 km
HadoliWest1.03 km
SanaraEast1.10 km
MilotiNorth1.18 km
Talla DaudaSouth-West1.40 km
Malli SaloniNorth-West1.68 km
Sindur KhandEast1.92 km
NapharSouth2.15 km
DubhannaSouth-West2.20 km
MalotaSouth-East2.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nakote

Nakote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Nakote is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Nakote is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakote

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Nakote

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nakote

Where is Nakote located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Nakote?

The Gram Panchayat of Nakote is Dundi.

What is the pincode of Nakote?

The pincode of Nakote is 263664.

What is the population of Nakote?

Nakote has a total population of 74, including 35 males and 39 females.

How many households are there in Nakote?

There are 16 households in Nakote.

What is the literacy rate in Nakote?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nakote is 68.92%. Male literacy is 77.14% and female literacy is 61.54%.