Syalikhet - Ranikhet, Almora

Syalikhet is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Musoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Syalikhet village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Syalikhet is 052506. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.23 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Syalikhet 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 Syalikhet

According to the 2011 Census, Syalikhet village had a total population of 113 people, including 45 males and 68 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,511 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.96%, with male literacy at 97.14% and female literacy at 60.66%.

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

Nearby Villages of Syalikhet

Syalikhet 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 Syalikhet

Syalikhet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Syalikhet is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Syalikhet is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Syalikhet

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

Health Facilities in Syalikhet

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

FAQs about Syalikhet