Golane - Someshwar, Almora
Golane is a village situated in the Someshwar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Someshwar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Golane village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Golane is 053320. The village covers a total geographical area of 3.26 hectares and falls under the 263637 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.
Golane 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 Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Golane
According to the 2011 Census, Golane village had a total population of 113 people, including 50 males and 63 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 1,260 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.34%, with male literacy at 95.00% and female literacy at 62.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 73.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 113 | 50 | 63 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 73 | 34 | 39 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 71 | 38 | 33 |
| Illiterate Population | 42 | 12 | 30 |
Nearby Villages of Golane
Golane 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 Golane
Public transport in the Golane is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| 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 Golane is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Golane
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Golane 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 | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Golane
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Golane 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 Golane
Where is Golane located?
Golane village is located in Someshwar Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Golane?
Golane is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Golane?
The pincode of Golane is 263637.
What is the population of Golane?
Golane had a total population of 113, including 50 males and 63 females.
How many households are there in Golane?
Golane had 22 households.
What is the literacy rate in Golane?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Golane was 76.34%. Male literacy was 95.00% and female literacy was 62.26%.