Sanara - Ranikhet, Almora

Sanara is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Haroli Ganoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanara is 052386. The village covers a total geographical area of 38.61 hectares and falls under the 263664 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Sanara 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 Sanara

As per Census 2011, Sanara village has a total population of 35 people, consisting of 16 males and 19 females. The village has 10 households and a sex ratio of 1,187 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 20 literate and 15 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population351619
Child Population (0–6 yrs)44-
Scheduled Castes (SC)1-1
Literate Population20128
Illiterate Population15411

Nearby Villages of Sanara

Sanara 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sindur KhandNorth-East0.83 km
NakoteWest1.10 km
Malla DaudaWest1.28 km
MilotiNorth-West1.39 km
KunkoliSouth-East1.78 km
BhaginaNorth-East2.00 km
HadoliWest2.08 km
MalotaSouth2.09 km
MajyurNorth-East2.22 km
NaulaNorth-West2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sanara

Public transport in the Sanara is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Sanara is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Sanara is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Sanara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sanara

Where is Sanara located?

Sanara village is located in Ranikhet Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sanara?

The Gram Panchayat of Sanara is Haroli Ganoli.

What is the pincode of Sanara?

The pincode of Sanara is 263664.

What is the population of Sanara?

Sanara has a total population of 35, including 16 males and 19 females.

How many households are there in Sanara?

There are 10 households in Sanara.

What is the literacy rate in Sanara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sanara is 57.14%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 42.11%.