Thapla - Ranikhet, Almora
Thapla 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 64 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Khudoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thapla village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Thapla is 052412. The village covers a total geographical area of 26.09 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Thapla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Thapla
Thapla 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Airari | South | 0.96 km |
| Bhuina | North-West | 1.01 km |
| Malla Biswa | North | 1.49 km |
| Taura | South | 1.75 km |
| Chalsiapadoli | West | 1.90 km |
| Pande Kota | South-East | 2.06 km |
| Doba | North-West | 2.14 km |
| Jakholi | North-West | 2.48 km |
| Patholi | South | 2.77 km |
| Jaitha | North-East | 2.88 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Thapla
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Thapla. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Thapla is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Thapla is about 64 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 Thapla
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thapla village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Thapla
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thapla village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Thapla
Where is Thapla located?
Thapla village is located in Ranikhet Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Thapla?
The Gram Panchayat of Thapla is Khudoli.
What is the pincode of Thapla?
The pincode of Thapla is 263645.