Timber - Okhalkanda, Nainital
Timber is a village situated in the Okhalkanda tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 60 km from Dhari and around 100 km from Nainital. Timmar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Timber village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Timber is 055043. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.13 hectares and falls under the 263157 pincode. Bhimtal is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.
Timber 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 Nainital Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Timber
According to the 2011 Census, Timber village had a total population of 540 people, including 273 males and 267 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.24%, with male literacy at 72.81% and female literacy at 46.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196.
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 | 540 | 273 | 267 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 120 | 56 | 64 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 196 | 90 | 106 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 253 | 158 | 95 |
| Illiterate Population | 287 | 115 | 172 |
Nearby Villages of Timber
Timber 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 Timber
Timber 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 >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhimtal to Timber is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Timber is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Timber
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Timber 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 Timber
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Timber 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 Timber
Where is Timber located?
Timber village is located in Okhalkanda Tehsil, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Timber?
The Gram Panchayat of Timber is Timmar.
What is the pincode of Timber?
The pincode of Timber is 263157.
What is the population of Timber?
Timber had a total population of 540, including 273 males and 267 females.
How many households are there in Timber?
Timber had 87 households.
What is the literacy rate in Timber?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Timber was 60.24%. Male literacy was 72.81% and female literacy was 46.80%.