Golana - Syalde, Almora

Golana is a village situated in the Syalde tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 37 km from Bhikiyasain and around 137 km from Almora. Golna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golana is 051527. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.43 hectares and falls under the 263659 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 117 km away.

Golana 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 Salt Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Golana

According to the 2011 Census, Golana village had a total population of 273 people, including 108 males and 165 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,528 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.41%, with male literacy at 92.93% and female literacy at 71.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Golana

Golana 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 Golana

Public transport in the Golana is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Golana is about 117 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Golana is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golana

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

Health Facilities in Golana

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

FAQs about Golana