Dhalna - Siana, Bulandshahr

Dhalna is a village situated in the Siana tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siana and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Dhalna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhalna is 120959. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.17 hectares and falls under the 203405 pincode. Khanpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Dhalna

According to the 2011 Census, Dhalna village had a total population of 2,017 people, including 1,048 males and 969 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.51%, with male literacy at 83.60% and female literacy at 52.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,124.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0171,048969
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331170161
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,124593531
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,155734421
Illiterate Population862314548

Nearby Villages of Dhalna

Dhalna is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Rahmatpur AugnaSouth1.42 km
TimarpurWest1.61 km
Jaria AlampurNorth1.68 km
RaghunathpurSouth-East2.08 km
UmarpurNorth-East2.16 km
KamalpurEast2.23 km
KanaunaSouth-West2.38 km
ChatehraSouth2.97 km
NagaurSouth-West3.05 km
ThaunaNorth3.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dhalna

Dhalna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Garhmuktesar Br, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanpur to Dhalna is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Dhalna is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhalna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Dhalna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Dhalna

Where is Dhalna located?

Dhalna village is located in Siana Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dhalna?

Dhalna is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Dhalna?

The pincode of Dhalna is 203405.

What is the population of Dhalna?

Dhalna had a total population of 2,017, including 1,048 males and 969 females.

How many households are there in Dhalna?

Dhalna had 346 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dhalna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhalna was 68.51%. Male literacy was 83.60% and female literacy was 52.10%.