Khalna - Jalali, Almora

Khalna is a village situated in the Jalali tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Dwarahat and around 96 km from Almora. Khalana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalna is 052738. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.16 hectares and falls under the 263653 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Khalna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Khalna

According to the 2011 Census, Khalna village had a total population of 293 people, including 120 males and 173 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,442 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.98%, with male literacy at 86.00% and female literacy at 56.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Khalna

Khalna 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 Khalna

Khalna 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 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Khalna is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Khalna is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khalna

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

Health Facilities in Khalna

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

FAQs about Khalna