Amoli is a rural settlement located in the Almora district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is administratively classified as a village and falls under the jurisdiction of the local panchayat system, which governs rural areas in the region. The settlement is situated within the Kumaon division of the Himalayas, an area characterized by hilly terrain and a temperate climate.
Geography
Amoli lies in the north‑central part of Uttarakhand, approximately [insufficient data] kilometres from the district headquarters, the town of Almora. The village is positioned at an elevation typical of the Himalayan foothills, though precise altitude figures are not documented in readily available sources.
Administration
The village is part of a larger block (also known as a development block) within Almora district; however, the specific block to which Amoli belongs is not definitively identified in the accessible public records. Local governance is conducted through a gram panchayat, which administers civic affairs, development projects, and local dispute resolution.
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, demographic details for many villages in Almora district have been recorded, but specific population figures for Amoli are not readily available in the referenced datasets. Consequently, the exact number of residents, gender distribution, literacy rate, and occupational structure remain undocumented in this entry.
Economy and Livelihood
The economic activities of Amoli are typical of rural Himalayan villages, with agriculture, animal husbandry, and seasonal migration for employment constituting primary sources of livelihood. Specific crop patterns or economic data for the village have not been published in accessible government or academic sources.
Culture and Language
The predominant language spoken in Amoli is Kumaoni, a regional language of the Kumaon area, alongside Hindi, which serves as the official language of Uttarakhand. Cultural practices align with those of the broader Kumaoni population, including traditional festivals such as Harela and Diwali.
Infrastructure
Information regarding educational institutions, healthcare facilities, transportation links, and utilities in Amoli is not detailed in widely circulated official records. It can be inferred that basic infrastructure is managed at the block or district level, in accordance with state rural development policies.
References
- Government of Uttarakhand, Department of Rural Development.
- Census of India, 2011 (village-level data for Almora district).
Note: The entry reflects the extent of verifiable information available from established public sources. Where specific data (e.g., exact population, coordinates, block affiliation) is lacking, it is omitted to maintain factual accuracy.