Pant Kotuli - Ranikhet, Almora
Pant Kotuli is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Pant Kotili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pant Kotuli village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pant Kotuli is 052419. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.8 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Pant Kotuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Pant Kotuli
As per Census 2011, Pant Kotuli village has a total population of 470 people, consisting of 228 males and 242 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 381 literate and 89 illiterate residents. Additionally, 240 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pant Kotuli are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 470 | 228 | 242 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 53 | 27 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 240 | 114 | 126 |
| Literate Population | 381 | 192 | 189 |
| Illiterate Population | 89 | 36 | 53 |
Nearby Villages of Pant Kotuli
Pant Kotuli is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Pant Kotuli
Pant Kotuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Pant Kotuli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Pant Kotuli is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pant Kotuli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pant Kotuli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Pant Kotuli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pant Kotuli village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Pant Kotuli
Where is Pant Kotuli located?
Pant Kotuli village is located in Ranikhet Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pant Kotuli?
The Gram Panchayat of Pant Kotuli is Pant Kotili.
What is the pincode of Pant Kotuli?
The pincode of Pant Kotuli is 263645.
What is the population of Pant Kotuli?
Pant Kotuli has a total population of 470, including 228 males and 242 females.
How many households are there in Pant Kotuli?
There are 93 households in Pant Kotuli.
What is the literacy rate in Pant Kotuli?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pant Kotuli is 81.06%. Male literacy is 84.21% and female literacy is 78.10%.