Rait - Someshwar, Almora
Rait is a village situated in the Someshwar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Someshwar and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Rait village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Rait is 053315. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.91 hectares and falls under the 263637 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.
Rait 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 Rait
According to the 2011 Census, Rait village had a total population of 411 people, including 177 males and 234 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,322 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.28%, with male literacy at 96.05% and female literacy at 67.14%.
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 | 411 | 177 | 234 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 49 | 25 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 287 | 146 | 141 |
| Illiterate Population | 124 | 31 | 93 |
Nearby Villages of Rait
Rait 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 Rait
Rait 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 Rait is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Rait
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rait village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Rait
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rait village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Rait
Where is Rait located?
Rait village is located in Someshwar Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Rait?
Rait is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Rait?
The pincode of Rait is 263637.
What is the population of Rait?
Rait had a total population of 411, including 177 males and 234 females.
How many households are there in Rait?
Rait had 104 households.
What is the literacy rate in Rait?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rait was 79.28%. Male literacy was 96.05% and female literacy was 67.14%.