Golana - Kapkot, Bageshwar
Golana is a village situated in the Kapkot tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kapkot and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Golana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Golana is 050634. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.73 hectares and falls under the 263642 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Golana 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 Golana
According to the 2011 Census, Golana village had a total population of 345 people, including 155 males and 190 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 1,226 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.29%, with male literacy at 96.24% and female literacy at 68.94%.
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 | 345 | 155 | 190 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 51 | 22 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 239 | 128 | 111 |
| Illiterate Population | 106 | 27 | 79 |
Nearby Villages of Golana
Golana 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 Golana
Golana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Golana is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Golana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Golana 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 >10 km |
Health Facilities in Golana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Golana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Golana
Where is Golana located?
Golana village is located in Kapkot Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Golana?
Golana is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Golana?
The pincode of Golana is 263642.
What is the population of Golana?
Golana had a total population of 345, including 155 males and 190 females.
How many households are there in Golana?
Golana had 84 households.
What is the literacy rate in Golana?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Golana was 81.29%. Male literacy was 96.24% and female literacy was 68.94%.