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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Pakhora village has a total population of 302 people, consisting of 143 males and 159 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 1,111 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 204 literate and 98 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population302143159
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432122
Scheduled Castes (SC)1858996
Literate Population20411688
Illiterate Population982771

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GarhiNorth1.00 km
Peepal KhandWest1.26 km
DorabSouth-West1.39 km
JalaSouth-East1.75 km
Tuna KoteSouth-West1.77 km
BajolSouth2.11 km
ShilingiWest2.23 km
RumaSouth-West2.30 km
SiwaliNorth-East2.35 km
Turiya SuyalNorth-West2.64 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pakhora

Where is Pakhora located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Pakhora?

The Gram Panchayat of Pakhora is Pakuda.

What is the pincode of Pakhora?

The pincode of Pakhora is 263645.

What is the population of Pakhora?

Pakhora has a total population of 302, including 143 males and 159 females.

How many households are there in Pakhora?

There are 66 households in Pakhora.

What is the literacy rate in Pakhora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pakhora is 67.55%. Male literacy is 81.12% and female literacy is 55.35%.