Jhipa - Sult, Almora

Jhipa is a village situated in the Sult tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sult and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Jhipa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhipa is 052102. The village covers a total geographical area of 204.93 hectares and falls under the 263676 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Jhipa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Jhipa

According to the 2011 Census, Jhipa village had a total population of 409 people, including 189 males and 220 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,164 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.02%, with male literacy at 94.94% and female literacy at 69.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jhipa

Jhipa is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jhipa

Jhipa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Jhipa is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Jhipa is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhipa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jhipa village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jhipa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jhipa village are given below:

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