Patthar Khola - Syalde, Almora

Patthar Khola is a village situated in the Syalde tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Bhikiyasain and around 133 km from Almora. Pathar Khola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patthar Khola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patthar Khola is 051496. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.74 hectares and falls under the 263661 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 130 km away.

Patthar Khola 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 Patthar Khola

According to the 2011 Census, Patthar Khola village had a total population of 364 people, including 159 males and 205 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,289 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.69%, with male literacy at 94.12% and female literacy at 60.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Patthar Khola

Patthar Khola 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 Patthar Khola

Patthar Khola 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 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Patthar Khola is about 130 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Patthar Khola is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patthar Khola

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

Health Facilities in Patthar Khola

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

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