Gular - Sult, Almora
Gular is a village situated in the Sult tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sult and around 208 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Gular village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gular is 052074. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.38 hectares and falls under the 263676 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.
Gular village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Gular
According to the 2011 Census, Gular village had a total population of 571 people, including 257 males and 314 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,222 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.10%, with male literacy at 94.47% and female literacy at 66.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161.
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 | 571 | 257 | 314 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 83 | 40 | 43 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 161 | 78 | 83 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 386 | 205 | 181 |
| Illiterate Population | 185 | 52 | 133 |
Nearby Villages of Gular
Gular 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 Gular
Public transport in the Gular is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Gular is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Gular is about 208 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gular
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gular village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Gular
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gular village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Gular
Where is Gular located?
Gular village is located in Sult Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Gular?
Gular is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Gular?
The pincode of Gular is 263676.
What is the population of Gular?
Gular had a total population of 571, including 257 males and 314 females.
How many households are there in Gular?
Gular had 110 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gular?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gular was 79.10%. Male literacy was 94.47% and female literacy was 66.79%.