Pastorawar - Ranikhet, Almora

Pastorawar is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Pastudawar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pastorawar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pastorawar is 052349. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.4 hectares and falls under the 263664 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Pastorawar 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 Pastorawar

As per Census 2011, Pastorawar village has a total population of 415 people, consisting of 178 males and 237 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 1,331 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 300 literate and 115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pastorawar

Pastorawar 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 Pastorawar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Pastorawar. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Pastorawar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Pastorawar is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pastorawar

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

Health Facilities in Pastorawar

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

FAQs about Pastorawar