Leelum - Munsiari, Pithoragarh
Leelum is a village situated in the Munsiari tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Munsiari and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Bue serves as the Gram Panchayat for Leelum village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Leelum is 048858. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.95 hectares and falls under the 262554 pincode. Didihat is the nearest town, located about 96 km away.
Leelum village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Leelum
According to the 2011 Census, Leelum village had a total population of 25 people, including 16 males and 9 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 563 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.61%, with male literacy at 86.67% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.
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 | 25 | 16 | 9 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Literate Population | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| Illiterate Population | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Nearby Villages of Leelum
Leelum 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 Leelum
Leelum 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 Leelum is about 96 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Leelum is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Leelum
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Leelum village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Leelum
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Leelum 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 Leelum
Where is Leelum located?
Leelum village is located in Munsiari Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Leelum?
The Gram Panchayat of Leelum is Bue.
What is the pincode of Leelum?
The pincode of Leelum is 262554.
What is the population of Leelum?
Leelum had a total population of 25, including 16 males and 9 females.
How many households are there in Leelum?
Leelum had 11 households.
What is the literacy rate in Leelum?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Leelum was 82.61%. Male literacy was 86.67% and female literacy was 75.00%.