Salna - Dwarahat, Almora

Salna is a village situated in the Dwarahat tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dwarahat and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Salana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salna is 052706. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.84 hectares and falls under the 263653 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Salna

According to the 2011 Census, Salna village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 535 males and 511 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.41%, with male literacy at 97.08% and female literacy at 77.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Salna

Salna 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 Salna

Salna 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 Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Salna is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Salna is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salna

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

Health Facilities in Salna

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

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