Ranman - Someshwar, Almora
Ranman 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 35 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Bhauri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranman village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranman is 053331. The village covers a total geographical area of 6.91 hectares and falls under the 263638 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Ranman 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 Ranman
According to the 2011 Census, Ranman village had a total population of 78 people, including 38 males and 40 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.41%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 81.58%.
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 | 78 | 38 | 40 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 66 | 35 | 31 |
| Illiterate Population | 12 | 3 | 9 |
Nearby Villages of Ranman
Ranman 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 Ranman
Ranman 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 Ranman is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ranman
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ranman 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 Ranman
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ranman 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 Ranman
Where is Ranman located?
Ranman village is located in Someshwar Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Ranman?
The Gram Panchayat of Ranman is Bhauri.
What is the pincode of Ranman?
The pincode of Ranman is 263638.
What is the population of Ranman?
Ranman had a total population of 78, including 38 males and 40 females.
How many households are there in Ranman?
Ranman had 16 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ranman?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ranman was 90.41%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 81.58%.