Dhanel - Telka, Chamba

Dhanel is a village situated in the Telka tehsil of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 52 km from Chamba. Salwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanel is 007170. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.8 hectares and falls under the 176320 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town.

Dhanel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dhanel

As per Census 2011, Dhanel village has a total population of 238 people, consisting of 124 males and 114 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 137 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 60 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhanel are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population238124114
Child Population (0–6 yrs)341717
Scheduled Castes (SC)603228
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633
Literate Population1379344
Illiterate Population1013170

Nearby Villages of Dhanel

Dhanel is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Dhanel

Public transport in the Dhanel is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chamba to Dhanel is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanel

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhanel village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dhanel

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhanel village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dhanel

Where is Dhanel located?

Dhanel village is located in Telka Tehsil, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhanel?

The Gram Panchayat of Dhanel is Salwan.

What is the pincode of Dhanel?

The pincode of Dhanel is 176320.

What is the population of Dhanel?

Dhanel has a total population of 238, including 124 males and 114 females.

How many households are there in Dhanel?

There are 48 households in Dhanel.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanel?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhanel is 57.56%. Male literacy is 75.00% and female literacy is 38.60%.