Ragar Garh - Sult, Almora

Ragar Garh is a village situated in the Sult tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sult and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Ragar Gar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ragar Garh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ragar Garh is 052141. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.15 hectares and falls under the 263676 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Ragar Garh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ragar Garh

As per Census 2011, Ragar Garh village has a total population of 170 people, consisting of 70 males and 100 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 1,428 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 101 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ragar Garh are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population17070100
Child Population (0–6 yrs)221012
Scheduled Castes (SC)1798
Literate Population1015051
Illiterate Population692049

Nearby Villages of Ragar Garh

Ragar Garh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhaderagaonWest1.09 km
BangidharSouth-West1.10 km
Katriya TallaSouth-East1.33 km
Katriya MallaEast1.64 km
Mayal GaonNorth-West1.68 km
DhopariSouth1.69 km
JaspurkoteSouth-West2.13 km
LohargaonSouth2.19 km
DebikhalNorth-West2.31 km
KalsirSouth-East2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ragar Garh

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ragar Garh. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Ragar Garh is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Ragar Garh is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ragar Garh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ragar Garh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ragar Garh

Where is Ragar Garh located?

Ragar Garh village is located in Sult Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ragar Garh?

The Gram Panchayat of Ragar Garh is Ragar Gar.

What is the pincode of Ragar Garh?

The pincode of Ragar Garh is 263676.

What is the population of Ragar Garh?

Ragar Garh has a total population of 170, including 70 males and 100 females.

How many households are there in Ragar Garh?

There are 44 households in Ragar Garh.

What is the literacy rate in Ragar Garh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ragar Garh is 59.41%. Male literacy is 71.43% and female literacy is 51.00%.