Chanoli - Someshwar, Almora
Chanoli is a village situated in the Someshwar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Someshwar and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Chanoli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanoli is 053307. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.4 hectares and falls under the 263637 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.
Chanoli 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 Chanoli
As per Census 2011, Chanoli village has a total population of 313 people, consisting of 142 males and 171 females. The village has 69 households and a sex ratio of 1,204 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 228 literate and 85 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chanoli are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 313 | 142 | 171 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 47 | 25 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 147 | 73 | 74 |
| Literate Population | 228 | 113 | 115 |
| Illiterate Population | 85 | 29 | 56 |
Nearby Villages of Chanoli
Chanoli 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 Chanoli
Public transport in the Chanoli is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Chanoli is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chanoli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chanoli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Chanoli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chanoli village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Chanoli
Where is Chanoli located?
Chanoli village is located in Someshwar Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chanoli?
Chanoli is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Chanoli?
The pincode of Chanoli is 263637.
What is the population of Chanoli?
Chanoli has a total population of 313, including 142 males and 171 females.
How many households are there in Chanoli?
There are 69 households in Chanoli.
What is the literacy rate in Chanoli?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chanoli is 72.84%. Male literacy is 79.58% and female literacy is 67.25%.