Nourha - Ranikhet, Almora

Nourha is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Bohara Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nourha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nourha is 052522. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.79 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Nourha 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 Nourha

According to the 2011 Census, Nourha village had a total population of 59 people, including 27 males and 32 females, living in 10 households. The sex ratio was 1,185 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.85%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 71.43%.

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

Nearby Villages of Nourha

Nourha 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 Nourha

Nourha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Nourha is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Nourha is about 38 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 Nourha

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

Health Facilities in Nourha

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

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