Tarswar - Ranikhet, Almora

Tarswar is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Tarswar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tarswar is 052479. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.61 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Tarswar 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 Tarswar

According to the 2011 Census, Tarswar village had a total population of 336 people, including 147 males and 189 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,286 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.87%, with male literacy at 92.97% and female literacy at 64.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Tarswar

Tarswar 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 Tarswar

Tarswar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Tarswar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Tarswar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tarswar

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

Health Facilities in Tarswar

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

FAQs about Tarswar