Papera - Someshwar, Almora
Papera 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 45 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Supakot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Papera village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Papera is 053352. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.61 hectares and falls under the 263637 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Papera 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 Papera
As per Census 2011, Papera village has a total population of 4 people, consisting of 1 males and 3 females. The village has 2 households and a sex ratio of 3,000 females per 1,000 males. The village has 1 literate and 3 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Papera are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1 | 1 | - |
| Illiterate Population | 3 | - | 3 |
Nearby Villages of Papera
Papera 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 Papera
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Papera.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Papera is about 45 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 Papera
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Papera 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 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Papera
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Papera 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 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Papera
Where is Papera located?
Papera village is located in Someshwar Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Papera?
The Gram Panchayat of Papera is Supakot.
What is the pincode of Papera?
The pincode of Papera is 263637.
What is the population of Papera?
Papera has a total population of 4, including 1 males and 3 females.
How many households are there in Papera?
There are 2 households in Papera.