Pipalkhal - Syalde, Almora

Pipalkhal is a village situated in the Syalde tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from Bhikiyasain and around 53 km from Almora. Pipal Khal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipalkhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipalkhal is 051555. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.35 hectares and falls under the 263661 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Pipalkhal 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 Pipalkhal

According to the 2011 Census, Pipalkhal village had a total population of 192 people, including 82 males and 110 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,341 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.82%, with male literacy at 88.41% and female literacy at 55.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Pipalkhal

Pipalkhal 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 Pipalkhal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pipalkhal. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Pipalkhal is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Pipalkhal is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipalkhal

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

Health Facilities in Pipalkhal

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

FAQs about Pipalkhal