Pipal Tana - Ranikhet, Almora

Pipal Tana 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 52 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Makdo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipal Tana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipal Tana is 052424. The village covers a total geographical area of 38.54 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Pipal Tana 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 Pipal Tana

According to the 2011 Census, Pipal Tana village had a total population of 171 people, including 74 males and 97 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 1,311 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.82%, with male literacy at 95.00% and female literacy at 79.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Pipal Tana

Pipal Tana 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 Pipal Tana

Pipal Tana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Pipal Tana is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Pipal Tana is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipal Tana

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

Health Facilities in Pipal Tana

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

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