Urma - Didihat, Pithoragarh
Urma is a village situated in the Didihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Didihat and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Bastari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Urma village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Urma is 049490. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.36 hectares and falls under the 262543 pincode. Didihat is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Urma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Urma
As per Census 2011, Urma village has a total population of 266 people, consisting of 115 males and 151 females. The village has 63 households and a sex ratio of 1,313 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 168 literate and 98 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Urma are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 266 | 115 | 151 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 29 | 17 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 66 | 30 | 36 |
| Literate Population | 168 | 82 | 86 |
| Illiterate Population | 98 | 33 | 65 |
Nearby Villages of Urma
Urma 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 Urma
Public transport in the Urma 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 Didihat to Urma is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Urma is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Urma
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Urma 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 Urma
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Urma 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 Urma
Where is Urma located?
Urma village is located in Didihat Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Urma?
The Gram Panchayat of Urma is Bastari.
What is the pincode of Urma?
The pincode of Urma is 262543.
What is the population of Urma?
Urma has a total population of 266, including 115 males and 151 females.
How many households are there in Urma?
There are 63 households in Urma.
What is the literacy rate in Urma?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Urma is 63.16%. Male literacy is 71.30% and female literacy is 56.95%.