Sail - Someshwar, Almora
Sail 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 40 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Shail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sail village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sail is 053261. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.85 hectares and falls under the 263629 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Sail 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 Sail
According to the 2011 Census, Sail village had a total population of 454 people, including 189 males and 265 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,402 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.21%, with male literacy at 92.35% and female literacy at 66.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.
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 | 454 | 189 | 265 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 46 | 19 | 27 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 120 | 51 | 69 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 315 | 157 | 158 |
| Illiterate Population | 139 | 32 | 107 |
Nearby Villages of Sail
Sail 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 Sail
Sail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van 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 Sail is about 40 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 Sail
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sail 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 Sail
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sail 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 1-2 km |
FAQs about Sail
Where is Sail located?
Sail village is located in Someshwar Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Sail?
The Gram Panchayat of Sail is Shail.
What is the pincode of Sail?
The pincode of Sail is 263629.
What is the population of Sail?
Sail had a total population of 454, including 189 males and 265 females.
How many households are there in Sail?
Sail had 103 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sail?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sail was 77.21%. Male literacy was 92.35% and female literacy was 66.39%.