Sunar Gaon - Kanda, Bageshwar
Sunar Gaon is a village situated in the Kanda tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanda and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Kandeykanyal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunar Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunar Gaon is 050734. The village covers a total geographical area of 12.22 hectares and falls under the 263631 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Sunar Gaon 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.
Population of Sunar Gaon
As per Census 2011, Sunar Gaon village has a total population of 124 people, consisting of 47 males and 77 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 1,638 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 100 literate and 24 illiterate residents.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sunar Gaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 124 | 47 | 77 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Literate Population | 100 | 39 | 61 |
| Illiterate Population | 24 | 8 | 16 |
Nearby Villages of Sunar Gaon
Sunar Gaon 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 Sunar Gaon
Sunar Gaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Sunar Gaon is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sunar Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sunar Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sunar Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sunar Gaon 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 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Sunar Gaon
Where is Sunar Gaon located?
Sunar Gaon village is located in Kanda Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sunar Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Sunar Gaon is Kandeykanyal.
What is the pincode of Sunar Gaon?
The pincode of Sunar Gaon is 263631.
What is the population of Sunar Gaon?
Sunar Gaon has a total population of 124, including 47 males and 77 females.
How many households are there in Sunar Gaon?
There are 28 households in Sunar Gaon.
What is the literacy rate in Sunar Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sunar Gaon is 80.65%. Male literacy is 82.98% and female literacy is 79.22%.