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 Gram Pradhan 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
According to the 2011 Census, Sunar Gaon village had a total population of 124 people, including 47 males and 77 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 1,638 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.46%, with male literacy at 97.50% and female literacy at 91.04%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 124 | 47 | 77 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 had a total population of 124, including 47 males and 77 females.
How many households are there in Sunar Gaon?
Sunar Gaon had 28 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sunar Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sunar Gaon was 93.46%. Male literacy was 97.50% and female literacy was 91.04%.