Dantola - Chaukhutiya, Almora

Dantola is a village situated in the Chaukhutiya tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaukhutiya and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Dantola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dantola is 052011. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.44 hectares and falls under the 263653 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dantola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dantola

According to the 2011 Census, Dantola village had a total population of 191 people, including 79 males and 112 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,418 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.83%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 78.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 89, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Dantola

Dantola 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dantola

Dantola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Dantola is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Dantola is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dantola

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

Health Facilities in Dantola

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

FAQs about Dantola