Sindur Khand - Ranikhet, Almora
Sindur Khand is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Pipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sindur Khand village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sindur Khand is 052359. The village covers a total geographical area of 19.37 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Sindur Khand 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 Sindur Khand
Sindur Khand 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Sanara | South-West | 0.83 km |
| Bhagina | North-East | 1.19 km |
| Kunkoli | South-East | 1.48 km |
| Kotuli Purniya | East | 1.55 km |
| Majyur | North | 1.65 km |
| Nakote | West | 1.92 km |
| Miloti | West | 1.95 km |
| Ladholi | North-East | 2.01 km |
| Malla Dauda | West | 2.04 km |
| Mawara Mafi | North-East | 2.11 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sindur Khand
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sindur Khand. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 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 Sindur Khand is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Sindur Khand is about 72 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 Sindur Khand
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sindur Khand 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 Sindur Khand
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sindur Khand 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 Sindur Khand
Where is Sindur Khand located?
Sindur Khand village is located in Ranikhet Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sindur Khand?
The Gram Panchayat of Sindur Khand is Pipali.
What is the pincode of Sindur Khand?
The pincode of Sindur Khand is 263645.