Faniya is an inhabited village in Bhikiyasain Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 051591, the Census 2011 record lists 225 people in 59 households and the reported area is 83.48 hectares. The local references include Faniya Gram Panchayat, Syaldey CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranikhet at about 70 km.
In short:
Faniya is a village in Bhikiyasain Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 051591 and 225 people in 59 households.
Village Code051591
Population225
Households59
Area83.48 hectares
Nearest TownRanikhet
Detailed village profile
Faniya at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 225 people, 83.48 hectares of reported area and Ranikhet as the nearest town reference for Faniya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Faniya falls under Bhikiyasain Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
The Census village code is 051591.
The record lists 225 people living in 59 households.
The reported village area is 83.48 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Ranikhet.
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
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Faniya
Census Village Code
051591
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Almora
District Census Code
064
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhikiyasain
Sub-district Census Code
00325
CD Block
Syaldey
Gram Panchayat
Faniya
Households
59
Population
225
Male Population
98
Female Population
127
Sex Ratio
1,295.92
Area
83.48 hectares
Area
0.83 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranikhet
Nearest Town Distance
70 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263665
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 Density269.53 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.81 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share34.22%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Faniya in the official administrative record. Census village code 051591, Faniya Gram Panchayat and Syaldey CD Block.
State Census Code
05
District Census Code
064
Sub-district Census Code
00325
Village Census Code
051591
CD Block Code
0060
CD Block Name
Syaldey
Gram Panchayat Name
Faniya
Location and Distance
Ranikhet is the nearest town listed for Faniya, about 70 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 125 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Bhikiyasain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
23 km
District Headquarter
Almora
Distance from District Headquarter
125 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranikhet
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
70 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
486 km
Nearest Town
Ranikhet
Distance from Nearest Town
70 km
Total Geographical Area
83.48 hectares
Area
0.83 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 225 people in 59 households, with 98 male residents and 127 female residents. The average household size is 3.81, and SC share is 34.22% and ST share is 0% for Faniya. Population density works out to about 269.53 people per sq km.
Total Households
59
Total Population
225
Male Population
98
Female Population
127
Sex Ratio
1,295.92
Average Household Size
3.81
SC Population
77
SC Male Population
39
SC Female Population
38
SC Population Share
34.22
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Faniya list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Non Formal Training Centre
Available
Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Faniya include treated tap 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
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
29.28 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Faniya include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Faniya include Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Faniya is reported as 16 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic 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 Faniya show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Paddy and net sown area is 44.14 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
6.92 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.14
Net Area Sown In Hectares
44.14
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
44.14 hectares
Map and Location
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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.