Sauni - Ranikhet, Almora

Sauni is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Soni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sauni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sauni is 052368. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.76 hectares and falls under the 263663 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sauni 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 Sauni

According to the 2011 Census, Sauni village had a total population of 622 people, including 318 males and 304 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.52%, with male literacy at 94.62% and female literacy at 86.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Sauni

Sauni 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 Sauni

Sauni 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 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Sauni is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Sauni is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sauni

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

Health Facilities in Sauni

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

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