Toonikhola - Didihat, Pithoragarh
Toonikhola is a village situated in the Didihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Didihat and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Sawali Sera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Toonikhola village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Toonikhola is 049464. The village covers a total geographical area of 8.05 hectares and falls under the 262551 pincode. Didihat is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Toonikhola 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 Didihat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Toonikhola
According to the 2011 Census, Toonikhola village had a total population of 4 people, including 2 males and 2 females, living in 1 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 100.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 100.00%.
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 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Illiterate Population | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Nearby Villages of Toonikhola
Toonikhola 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 Toonikhola
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Toonikhola.
| 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 Didihat to Toonikhola is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Toonikhola is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Toonikhola
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Toonikhola village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Toonikhola
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Toonikhola 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Toonikhola
Where is Toonikhola located?
Toonikhola village is located in Didihat Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Toonikhola?
The Gram Panchayat of Toonikhola is Sawali Sera.
What is the pincode of Toonikhola?
The pincode of Toonikhola is 262551.
What is the population of Toonikhola?
Toonikhola had a total population of 4, including 2 males and 2 females.
How many households are there in Toonikhola?
Toonikhola had 1 households.
What is the literacy rate in Toonikhola?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Toonikhola was 100.00%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 100.00%.