Bale - Someshwar, Almora
Bale is a village situated in the Someshwar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Someshwar and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Balai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bale village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bale is 053295. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.85 hectares and falls under the 263637 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.
Bale 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.
Population of Bale
As per Census 2011, Bale village has a total population of 1,069 people, consisting of 463 males and 606 females. The village has 242 households and a sex ratio of 1,308 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 674 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 317 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bale are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,069 | 463 | 606 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 140 | 78 | 62 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 317 | 142 | 175 |
| Literate Population | 674 | 344 | 330 |
| Illiterate Population | 395 | 119 | 276 |
Nearby Villages of Bale
Bale is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Bale
Bale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Bale is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bale
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bale village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Bale
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bale 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 2-5 km |
FAQs about Bale
Where is Bale located?
Bale village is located in Someshwar Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bale?
The Gram Panchayat of Bale is Balai.
What is the pincode of Bale?
The pincode of Bale is 263637.
What is the population of Bale?
Bale has a total population of 1,069, including 463 males and 606 females.
How many households are there in Bale?
There are 242 households in Bale.
What is the literacy rate in Bale?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bale is 63.05%. Male literacy is 74.30% and female literacy is 54.46%.