Bungidhar is a small village in Bhikiyasain tehsil and Sult development block of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It comes under Bungidhar Gram Panchayat and is part of the rural Kumaon landscape around Sult and Masi. Village records identify Bungidhar with Census village code 051806.
Bungidhar is a quiet hill settlement rather than a market town. Sult and Masi are useful local reference points, while Bhikiyasain is the tehsil headquarters and an important service centre for the wider area.
Bungidhar is located in Bhikiyasain tehsil and Sult block of Almora district, in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
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Information |
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Village |
Bungidhar |
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Gram Panchayat |
Bungidhar |
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Tehsil |
Bhikiyasain |
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Block |
Sult |
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District |
Almora |
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State |
Uttarakhand |
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Village Code |
051806 |
The village is separately identified as Bungidhar 051806 in the Census records. The same records place it under Sult CD Block and Bungidhar Gram Panchayat.
Bungidhar has the character of a small Kumaon hill village, surrounded by other settlements and the agricultural landscape of the Sult area. It is not a commercial centre, so visitors should expect a quiet rural setting rather than a place with extensive tourist facilities.
The village has its own Bungidhar Gram Panchayat, while nearby settlements such as Baseri Basnal, Kuridhar, Jainal, Dadholi and Titoli form part of the surrounding rural area.
Ramnagar is one of the useful road connections for reaching this side of Almora.
A practical route can be planned towards Sult and Masi, followed by the local road towards Bungidhar:
Ramnagar → Sult/Masi side → Bungidhar
The exact route can vary depending on the road conditions and starting point, so a current map should be checked before travelling.
From Haldwani, travel through the Kumaon hill-road network towards the Bhikiyasain–Sult side, and then continue towards Bungidhar.
Haldwani → Bhikiyasain → Sult → Bungidhar
The final section uses local hill roads.
Bhikiyasain is the main administrative reference point for Bungidhar.
Village records place the Bhikiyasain sub-district headquarters around 15 km from Bungidhar. This is useful for general orientation; the actual road distance can differ depending on the route.
Sult is an important nearby reference point because Bungidhar falls under Sult development block.
One local source places Bungidhar about 8 km from Sult, making Sult a practical starting point for the final part of the journey.
Bungidhar does not have a railway station.
Visitors can use Ramnagar or Kathgodam as rail-to-road starting points and continue towards Sult and Bungidhar.
For air travellers, Pantnagar Airport is the practical airport for this part of Kumaon, followed by road travel.
Road is the main way to reach Bungidhar. The village is connected with the surrounding road network around Sult, Masi and Kuridhar. Local records indicate that Bungidhar is surrounded by other villages within a few kilometres, including Baseri Basnal and Kuridhar.
The final approach may involve smaller hill roads, so visitors should allow extra time. During the monsoon, checking current road conditions is particularly useful because rainfall can affect rural hill roads.
Sult is one of the closest useful local centres to Bungidhar. Masi is also important for local transport and basic requirements, with Bungidhar's postal reference associated with the Masi area.
For larger administrative and service requirements, Bhikiyasain is the more important centre because it is the tehsil headquarters. Village records list Ranikhet as the nearest statutory town, at about 61 km. This is an older administrative reference and should not be treated as an exact current driving distance.
Agriculture is an important part of the rural setting around Bungidhar. Available village records indicate that cultivation is a major part of local work, which fits the wider agricultural character of the Sult and Bhikiyasain hills.
There is currently limited reliable information about the specific history of Bungidhar. No major historical monument or religious site inside the village could be confidently confirmed from reliable sources.
It is therefore better to avoid adding an unverified village-origin story, temple history or local legend. The village's connection with Bungidhar Gram Panchayat and the surrounding rural settlements is a more reliable part of its local identity.
Bungidhar is primarily a rural village, rather than a standalone tourist destination. The surrounding hill landscape, agricultural areas and neighbouring villages are more relevant to visitors coming specifically to Bungidhar.
For a wider Kumaon trip, visitors can consider Masi, Bhikiyasain, Ranikhet or Dwarahat, depending on the travel route. These are wider-area destinations and should not be presented as attractions immediately around Bungidhar.
Bungidhar has the general seasonal pattern of the Kumaon hills. Spring and autumn are generally comfortable periods for travelling around the village and nearby areas. Summer is usually more comfortable than the plains, although afternoons can be warmer and mornings and evenings remain relatively cool.
The monsoon requires extra planning, especially on smaller hill roads. Rain can affect road conditions and increase travel time. During winter, mornings and evenings can be cold, particularly for visitors staying overnight. For a specific journey, current weather and road conditions should be checked before departure.
Bungidhar is suited to visitors interested in the rural side of Almora district and Kumaon village life. Its setting near Sult and Masi, along with nearby settlements such as Kuridhar and Baseri Basnal, gives the area a quiet rural character. For travellers coming from Ramnagar, the Sult–Masi side provides a practical approach. From Haldwani, travelling towards Bhikiyasain and then Sult is a useful way to plan the journey.
Since Bungidhar is a small village with limited visitor facilities, it is sensible to arrange transport, food and accommodation before travelling into the village.
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Detail |
Information |
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Village |
Bungidhar |
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Gram Panchayat |
Bungidhar |
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Tehsil |
Bhikiyasain |
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Block |
Sult |
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District |
Almora |
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State |
Uttarakhand |
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Village Code |
051806 |
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Main travel mode |
Road |
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Nearest local centre |
Sult |
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Important nearby centre |
Masi |
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Administrative centre |
Bhikiyasain |
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Nearby villages |
Baseri Basnal, Kuridhar, Jainal,
Dadholi, Titoli |
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