Alkanya

Alkanya is a village located in Kanda tehsil of Bageshwar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 1km away from sub-district headquarter Kanda (tehsildar office) and 29km away from district headquarter Bageshwar. As per 2009 stats, Narayangunph is the gram panchayat of Alkanya village.

Here you can discover what makes Alkanya unique in its vibrant Kanda-Bageshwar region. You’ll see Alkanya’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Alkanya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Alkanya is 050740. The village spans a total geographical area of 7.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 263631. Bageshwar is nearest town to Alkanya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

When it comes to local governance, Alkanya village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kapkote Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Almora Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Alkanya

Population of Alkanya

According to the 2011 Census, Alkanya has a total population of about 256, with approximately 110 males and 146 females. The sex ratio is around 1327 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 31 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.39%, with male literacy at about 83.64% and female literacy near 69.18%. There are around 60 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Alkanya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Alkanya

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Alkanya. As per the 2011 stats, Alkanya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Alkanya

Knowing the nearby villages of Alkanya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Alkanya.

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