Indian Village Directory

Bhakuna Village

Bhakuna is an inhabited village in Almora Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 052822, the Census 2011 record lists 1,128 people in 271 households and the reported area is 265.06 hectares. The local references include Bhakuna Gram Panchayat, Takula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Almora at about 35 km.

In short:

Bhakuna is a village in Almora Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 052822 and 1,128 people in 271 households.

Village Code052822
Population1,128
Households271
Area265.06 hectares
Nearest TownAlmora

Detailed village profile

Bhakuna at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,128 people, 265.06 hectares of reported area and Almora as the nearest town reference for Bhakuna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Almora
Sub-district Almora
CD Block Takula
Gram Panchayat BHAKUNA
  • Bhakuna falls under Almora Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 052822.
  • The record lists 1,128 people living in 271 households.
  • The reported village area is 265.06 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Almora.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Bhakuna
Census Village Code
052822
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Almora
District Census Code
064
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Almora
Sub-district Census Code
00330
CD Block
Takula
Gram Panchayat
Bhakuna
Households
271
Population
1,128
Male Population
492
Female Population
636
Sex Ratio
1,292.68
Area
265.06 hectares
Area
2.65 sq km
Nearest Town
Almora
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263684
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 425.56 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.16 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 18.17% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 36.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bhakuna in the official administrative record. Census village code 052822, Bhakuna Gram Panchayat and Takula CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
064
Sub-district Census Code
00330
Village Census Code
052822
CD Block Code
0066
CD Block Name
Takula
Gram Panchayat Name
Bhakuna

Location and Distance

Almora is the nearest town listed for Bhakuna, about 35 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Almora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Almora
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Almora
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
505 km
Nearest Town
Almora
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
265.06 hectares
Area
2.65 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,128 people in 271 households, with 492 male residents and 636 female residents. The average household size is 4.16, and SC share is 18.17% and ST share is 0% for Bhakuna. Population density works out to about 425.56 people per sq km.

Total Households
271
Total Population
1,128
Male Population
492
Female Population
636
Sex Ratio
1,292.68
Average Household Size
4.16
SC Population
205
SC Male Population
105
SC Female Population
100
SC Population Share
18.17
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bhakuna list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bhakuna include treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
90.11 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bhakuna include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bhakuna include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bhakuna is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bhakuna show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi, net sown area is 111.38 hectares and irrigated land is 40.38 hectares (36.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
39.43 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.74 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
19.22 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.18 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
111.38
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
71 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
40.38
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
40.38 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bhakuna

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
51
Banks in Matched Records
16
Matched PINs
12

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 35 69%
CRM 10 20%
CDM 1 2%
Other 4 7.8%
E-Lobby 1 2%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 24 47%
Punjab National Bank 5 9.8%
ICICI Bank Limited 3 5.9%
Bank of India 2 3.9%
Canara Bank 2 3.9%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Near Hotel Shikhar Bansal Gali, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601
Bank of India ATM 263645 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) 2nd Floor Parth Plaza Ranikhet District Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263645
Central Bank of India ATM 263626 Almora Almora Hawal Bagh Bajar Almora P. O.kosi Kosi Almora.pincode -263643, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263626
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Near Milan Chowk, Almora, Dist. - Almora, Uttarakhand Devi Buildings, L R Shah Road, Lala Bazaar, Almora, Uttarakhand…
Canara Bank ATM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) 0 1 Fl, Main Mall Rd, Nr.bhadreshwar Temple, Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Mall Road, Opp Sai Bharav Mandir Jeevan Palace Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 263601 Almora Almora Mall Almora, Lucknow Idbi Bank Ltd, 50-C, Ground Floor, Gol Market, Gram-Mall, Dugalkhola, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 263601 Almora Almora Almora (Npp) Almora Sijwali Complex Near Texi Stand Dharanula Almora Uttarakhand-263601, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263601

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bhakuna village located?

Bhakuna is in Almora Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Bhakuna village in?

Bhakuna village is in Almora district.

Which state is Bhakuna village in?

Bhakuna village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Bhakuna under?

Bhakuna comes under Almora Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bhakuna?

The Census village code of Bhakuna is 052822.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bhakuna under?

Bhakuna is listed under BHAKUNA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Takula.

What is the population of Bhakuna village?

The village record lists 1,128 people and 271 households for Bhakuna.

How many households are in Bhakuna village?

The village record lists 271 households for Bhakuna.

What is the male and female population of Bhakuna?

The record lists 492 male residents and 636 female residents for Bhakuna.

What is the sex ratio of Bhakuna village?

The sex ratio of Bhakuna is 1,292.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bhakuna village?

The reported geographical area of Bhakuna is 265.06 hectares.

What is the population density of Bhakuna village?

The approximate population density of Bhakuna is 425.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bhakuna?

The nearest town listed for Bhakuna is Almora, about 35 km away.

How far is Bhakuna from the district headquarters?

Bhakuna is about 35 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bhakuna from the sub-district headquarters?

Bhakuna is about 35 km from Almora, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bhakuna?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Bhakuna.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bhakuna?

For Bhakuna, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi, net sown area is 111.38 hectares and irrigated land is 40.38 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bhakuna?

The page shows 51 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bhakuna. These records include 16 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.