Jaspur - Syalde, Almora

Jaspur is a village situated in the Syalde tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Bhikiyasain and around 90 km from Almora. Jaspur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaspur is 051554. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.41 hectares and falls under the 263661 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Jaspur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Jaspur

As per Census 2011, Jaspur village has a total population of 945 people, consisting of 447 males and 498 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 1,114 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 669 literate and 276 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jaspur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population945447498
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1197445
Scheduled Castes (SC)1707397
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population669347322
Illiterate Population276100176

Nearby Villages of Jaspur

Jaspur 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)
Ghagruwa BagarEast0.63 km
PaithanaSouth0.78 km
PipalkhalWest1.09 km
GwaliNorth-West1.20 km
PipauraSouth1.47 km
NagargaonEast1.47 km
UdepurNorth1.75 km
Bhakura TallaNorth-West1.76 km
Karchuli BagarSouth-East1.97 km
TimiliSouth1.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Jaspur

Jaspur 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 78.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Jaspur is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Jaspur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaspur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Jaspur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Jaspur

Where is Jaspur located?

Jaspur village is located in Syalde Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jaspur?

Jaspur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Jaspur?

The pincode of Jaspur is 263661.

What is the population of Jaspur?

Jaspur has a total population of 945, including 447 males and 498 females.

How many households are there in Jaspur?

There are 240 households in Jaspur.

What is the literacy rate in Jaspur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jaspur is 70.79%. Male literacy is 77.63% and female literacy is 64.66%.