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 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 Sanara

According to the 2011 Census, Sanara village had a total population of 35 people, including 16 males and 19 females, living in 10 households. The sex ratio was 1,188 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.52%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 42.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sanara