Punoli - Ranikhet, Almora

Punoli is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Musoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punoli is 052505. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.64 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Punoli 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 Ranikhet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Punoli

According to the 2011 Census, Punoli village had a total population of 92 people, including 39 males and 53 females, living in 18 households. The sex ratio was 1,359 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.38%, with male literacy at 94.12% and female literacy at 65.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Punoli

Punoli 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 Punoli

Punoli 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 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Punoli is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Punoli is about 50 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 Punoli

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

Health Facilities in Punoli

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

FAQs about Punoli