Walna - Dwarahat, Almora

Walna is a village situated in the Dwarahat tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dwarahat and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Walna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Walna is 052625. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.41 hectares and falls under the 263653 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Walna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dwarahat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Walna

According to the 2011 Census, Walna village had a total population of 214 people, including 81 males and 133 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,642 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.11%, with male literacy at 91.30% and female literacy at 61.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Walna

Walna 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 Walna

Public transport in the Walna 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 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Walna is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Walna 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 Walna

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

Health Facilities in Walna

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

FAQs about Walna