Saugarh - Syalde, Almora

Saugarh is a village situated in the Syalde tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 42 km from Bhikiyasain and around 152 km from Almora. Gwal Bina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saugarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saugarh is 051534. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.87 hectares and falls under the 263656 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 142 km away.

Saugarh 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 Saugarh

According to the 2011 Census, Saugarh village had a total population of 111 people, including 43 males and 68 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,581 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.54%, with male literacy at 73.53% and female literacy at 54.39%.

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

Nearby Villages of Saugarh

Saugarh 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 Saugarh

Saugarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 80.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Saugarh is about 142 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Saugarh is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saugarh

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

Health Facilities in Saugarh

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

FAQs about Saugarh