Ruma - Ranikhet, Almora
Ruma is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Tipola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ruma village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruma is 052487. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.79 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Ruma 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.
Nearby Villages of Ruma
Ruma 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuna Kote | North | 0.90 km |
| Dorab | North-East | 0.97 km |
| Bamasyon | South-East | 1.28 km |
| Khirurhi | South-West | 1.31 km |
| Dauni | North-West | 1.38 km |
| Kotila | South-West | 1.66 km |
| Bajol | East | 1.68 km |
| Peepal Khand | North | 1.76 km |
| Syalikhet | South | 1.92 km |
| Khagyar | North-West | 2.20 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Ruma
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ruma. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Ruma is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Ruma is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ruma
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ruma village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Ruma
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ruma village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Ruma
Where is Ruma located?
Ruma village is located in Ranikhet Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ruma?
The Gram Panchayat of Ruma is Tipola.
What is the pincode of Ruma?
The pincode of Ruma is 263645.