Papriya - Kanda, Bageshwar
Papriya is a village situated in the Kanda tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanda and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Pathkura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Papriya village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Papriya is 050688. The village covers a total geographical area of 15.07 hectares and falls under the 263633 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.
Papriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kapkote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Papriya
Papriya is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Papriya
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Papriya.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Papriya is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Papriya
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Papriya village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Papriya
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Papriya village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Papriya
Where is Papriya located?
Papriya village is located in Kanda Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Papriya?
The Gram Panchayat of Papriya is Pathkura.
What is the pincode of Papriya?
The pincode of Papriya is 263633.