Indian Village Directory

Bajel Village

Bajel is an inhabited village in Someshwar Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 053370, the Census 2011 record lists 539 people in 139 households and the reported area is 260.05 hectares. The local references include Bajel Gram Panchayat, Takula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Almora at about 30 km.

In short:

Bajel is a village in Someshwar Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 053370 and 539 people in 139 households.

Village Code053370
Population539
Households139
Area260.05 hectares
Nearest TownAlmora

Detailed village profile

Bajel at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 539 people, 260.05 hectares of reported area and Almora as the nearest town reference for Bajel, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Almora
Sub-district Someshwar
CD Block Takula
Gram Panchayat BAJEL
  • Bajel falls under Someshwar Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 053370.
  • The record lists 539 people living in 139 households.
  • The reported village area is 260.05 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

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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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Bajel
Census Village Code
053370
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Almora
District Census Code
064
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Someshwar
Sub-district Census Code
00331
CD Block
Takula
Gram Panchayat
Bajel
Households
139
Population
539
Male Population
224
Female Population
315
Sex Ratio
1,406.25
Area
260.05 hectares
Area
2.6 sq km
Nearest Town
Almora
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263637
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 207.27 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.88 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.24% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 23% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bajel in the official administrative record. Census village code 053370, Bajel Gram Panchayat and Takula CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
064
Sub-district Census Code
00331
Village Census Code
053370
CD Block Code
0066
CD Block Name
Takula
Gram Panchayat Name
Bajel

Location and Distance

Almora is the nearest town listed for Bajel, about 30 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Someshwar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Almora
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Almora
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
470 km
Nearest Town
Almora
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
260.05 hectares
Area
2.6 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 539 people in 139 households, with 224 male residents and 315 female residents. The average household size is 3.88, and SC share is 7.24% and ST share is 0% for Bajel. Population density works out to about 207.27 people per sq km.

Total Households
139
Total Population
539
Male Population
224
Female Population
315
Sex Ratio
1,406.25
Average Household Size
3.88
SC Population
39
SC Male Population
19
SC Female Population
20
SC Population Share
7.24
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bajel list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bajel. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bajel 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
53.15 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bajel 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 Bajel include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bajel 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 All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bajel show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi, net sown area is 56.64 hectares and irrigated land is 13.02 hectares (23% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
143.28 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.94
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.04 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
56.64
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
43.62 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
13.02
Canals Area In Hectares
13.02 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 Bajel

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 40%
Bank of Baroda 1 20%
Punjab National Bank 1 20%
Union Bank of India 1 20%

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 263637 Almora Someshwar Palyura Ranikhet Road Main Chauraha, Someshwar, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263637
State Bank of India CRM 263637 Almora Someshwar Palyura Uttrakhand Someshwar, Tehsil Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263637
Punjab National Bank ATM 263637 Almora Someshwar Palyura Kausani Road Near Petrol Pump Someshwar, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263637
Union Bank of India ATM 263637 Almora Someshwar Hatura Gunth Main Road Hatura Gunth Someshwar Someshwar Market, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263637
State Bank of India ATM 263637 Almora Someshwar Palyura Uttrakhand Someshwar, Tehsil Almora, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263637

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 Bajel village located?

Bajel is in Someshwar Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Bajel village in?

Bajel village is in Almora district.

Which state is Bajel village in?

Bajel village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Bajel under?

Bajel comes under Someshwar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bajel?

The Census village code of Bajel is 053370.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bajel under?

Bajel is listed under BAJEL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Takula.

What is the population of Bajel village?

The village record lists 539 people and 139 households for Bajel.

How many households are in Bajel village?

The village record lists 139 households for Bajel.

What is the male and female population of Bajel?

The record lists 224 male residents and 315 female residents for Bajel.

What is the sex ratio of Bajel village?

The sex ratio of Bajel is 1,406.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bajel village?

The reported geographical area of Bajel is 260.05 hectares.

What is the population density of Bajel village?

The approximate population density of Bajel is 207.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bajel?

The nearest town listed for Bajel is Almora, about 30 km away.

How far is Bajel from the district headquarters?

Bajel is about 30 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bajel from the sub-district headquarters?

Bajel is about 7 km from Someshwar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bajel?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Bajel.

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

For Bajel, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi, net sown area is 56.64 hectares and irrigated land is 13.02 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bajel. These records include 4 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.