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 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 Jaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Jaspur village had a total population of 945 people, including 447 males and 498 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.99%, with male literacy at 93.03% and female literacy at 71.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Jaspur