Nouna - Ranikhet, Almora

Nouna is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Chapar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nouna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nouna is 052504. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.24 hectares and falls under the 263663 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Nouna 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 Nouna

According to the 2011 Census, Nouna village had a total population of 50 people, including 23 males and 27 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 1,174 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.62%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 88.46%.

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

Nearby Villages of Nouna

Nouna 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 Nouna

Public transport in the Nouna is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Nouna is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Nouna is about 41 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 Nouna

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

Health Facilities in Nouna

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

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