Pant Gaon - Didihat, Pithoragarh
Pant Gaon is a village situated in the Didihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Didihat and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Nanpapo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pant Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pant Gaon is 049212. The village covers a total geographical area of 33.34 hectares and falls under the 262543 pincode. Didihat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Pant Gaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Pant Gaon
According to the 2011 Census, Pant Gaon village had a total population of 141 people, including 67 males and 74 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,104 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.44%, with male literacy at 96.83% and female literacy at 69.12%.
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 | 141 | 67 | 74 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 108 | 61 | 47 |
| Illiterate Population | 33 | 6 | 27 |
Nearby Villages of Pant Gaon
Pant 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 Pant Gaon
Pant 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 >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 Didihat to Pant Gaon is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Pant Gaon is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pant Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pant Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Pant 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 Pant Gaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Pant Gaon
Where is Pant Gaon located?
Pant Gaon village is located in Didihat Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Pant Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Pant Gaon is Nanpapo.
What is the pincode of Pant Gaon?
The pincode of Pant Gaon is 262543.
What is the population of Pant Gaon?
Pant Gaon had a total population of 141, including 67 males and 74 females.
How many households are there in Pant Gaon?
Pant Gaon had 35 households.
What is the literacy rate in Pant Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pant Gaon was 82.44%. Male literacy was 96.83% and female literacy was 69.12%.