Naphar - Ranikhet, Almora

Naphar is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Nafad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naphar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naphar is 052365. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.5 hectares and falls under the 263664 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Naphar 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 Naphar

According to the 2011 Census, Naphar village had a total population of 138 people, including 52 males and 86 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,654 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.55%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 78.95%.

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 Population1385286
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19910
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1034360
Illiterate Population35926

Nearby Villages of Naphar

Naphar 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)
Sewar MatiyaniSouth-West0.80 km
MalotaNorth-East0.84 km
Talla DabharSouth-East1.17 km
SaranaEast1.52 km
SauniSouth-West1.57 km
Talla DaudaNorth-West1.96 km
SaunkholaSouth1.98 km
NakoteNorth2.15 km
KunkoliNorth-East2.29 km
SanaraNorth2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Naphar

Naphar 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 57.4 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 Naphar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Naphar 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 Naphar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Naphar

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

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

FAQs about Naphar

Where is Naphar located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Naphar?

The Gram Panchayat of Naphar is Nafad.

What is the pincode of Naphar?

The pincode of Naphar is 263664.

What is the population of Naphar?

Naphar had a total population of 138, including 52 males and 86 females.

How many households are there in Naphar?

Naphar had 36 households.

What is the literacy rate in Naphar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Naphar was 86.55%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 78.95%.