Dhanas - Machhor, Almora

Dhanas is a village situated in the Machhor tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from Sult and around 115 km from Almora. Bhakra Kot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanas is 052208. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.94 hectares and falls under the 263646 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Dhanas 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 Ranikhet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanas

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanas village had a total population of 103 people, including 34 males and 69 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 2,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.20%, with male literacy at 80.65% and female literacy at 69.70%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanas

Dhanas 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 Dhanas

Public transport in the Dhanas is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Dhanas is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Dhanas is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanas

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

Health Facilities in Dhanas

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

FAQs about Dhanas