Sarana - Ranikhet, Almora

Sarana 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 73 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Sarna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarana is 052373. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.46 hectares and falls under the 263664 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Sarana 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 Sarana

According to the 2011 Census, Sarana village had a total population of 350 people, including 169 males and 181 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.50%, with male literacy at 94.00% and female literacy at 72.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarana

Sarana 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 Sarana

Sarana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Sarana is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Sarana is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarana

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

Health Facilities in Sarana

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

FAQs about Sarana