Turiyajoshi - Ranikhet, Almora

Turiyajoshi is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Malona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Turiyajoshi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Turiyajoshi is 052517. The village covers a total geographical area of 29.42 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Turiyajoshi 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 Turiyajoshi

According to the 2011 Census, Turiyajoshi village had a total population of 60 people, including 24 males and 36 females, living in 12 households. The sex ratio was 1,500 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.76%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 79.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Turiyajoshi

Turiyajoshi 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 Turiyajoshi

Turiyajoshi 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 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Turiyajoshi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Turiyajoshi is about 37 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 Turiyajoshi

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

Health Facilities in Turiyajoshi

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

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