Pakhora - Ranikhet, Almora

Pakhora is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Pakuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pakhora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakhora is 052535. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.93 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Pakhora 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 Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pakhora

According to the 2011 Census, Pakhora village had a total population of 302 people, including 143 males and 159 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.76%, with male literacy at 95.08% and female literacy at 64.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakhora

Pakhora 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 Pakhora

Pakhora 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 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Pakhora is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Pakhora 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 Pakhora

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

Health Facilities in Pakhora

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

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