Taura - Ranikhet, Almora

Taura is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Taura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Taura is 052442. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.95 hectares and falls under the 263663 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Taura 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 Taura

According to the 2011 Census, Taura village had a total population of 1,623 people, including 890 males and 733 females, living in 314 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.44%, with male literacy at 99.03% and female literacy at 95.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 354, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Taura

Taura 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 Taura

Public transport in the Taura 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 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Taura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Taura is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Taura

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

Health Facilities in Taura

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

FAQs about Taura