Dena - Ranikhet, Almora
Dena is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Daina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dena village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dena is 052276. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.24 hectares and falls under the 263652 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Dena village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dena
As per Census 2011, Dena village has a total population of 185 people, consisting of 84 males and 101 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 1,202 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 129 literate and 56 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dena are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 185 | 84 | 101 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 34 | 16 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 91 | 42 | 49 |
| Literate Population | 129 | 64 | 65 |
| Illiterate Population | 56 | 20 | 36 |
Nearby Villages of Dena
Dena is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dena
Dena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Dena is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Dena is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dena
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dena village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Dena
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dena village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dena
Where is Dena located?
Dena village is located in Ranikhet Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dena?
The Gram Panchayat of Dena is Daina.
What is the pincode of Dena?
The pincode of Dena is 263652.
What is the population of Dena?
Dena has a total population of 185, including 84 males and 101 females.
How many households are there in Dena?
There are 49 households in Dena.
What is the literacy rate in Dena?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dena is 69.73%. Male literacy is 76.19% and female literacy is 64.36%.