Dubhanna - Ranikhet, Almora

Dubhanna is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Dubhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dubhanna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dubhanna is 052352. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.24 hectares and falls under the 263664 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dubhanna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dubhanna

As per Census 2011, Dubhanna village has a total population of 629 people, consisting of 299 males and 330 females. The village has 154 households and a sex ratio of 1,103 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 501 literate and 128 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dubhanna are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population629299330
Child Population (0–6 yrs)682444
Scheduled Castes (SC)743341
Literate Population501272229
Illiterate Population12827101

Nearby Villages of Dubhanna

Dubhanna 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Talla DaudaNorth-East0.82 km
SeltanaNorth-West1.09 km
HadoliNorth-East1.67 km
PastorawarNorth-West1.80 km
BisaonaSouth2.08 km
NakoteNorth-East2.20 km
Sewar MatiyaniSouth-East2.33 km
SauniSouth-East2.36 km
Malla DaudaNorth-East2.40 km
TaniWest2.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dubhanna

Dubhanna 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 58.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Dubhanna is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Dubhanna is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dubhanna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dubhanna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dubhanna

Where is Dubhanna located?

Dubhanna village is located in Ranikhet Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dubhanna?

The Gram Panchayat of Dubhanna is Dubhana.

What is the pincode of Dubhanna?

The pincode of Dubhanna is 263664.

What is the population of Dubhanna?

Dubhanna has a total population of 629, including 299 males and 330 females.

How many households are there in Dubhanna?

There are 154 households in Dubhanna.

What is the literacy rate in Dubhanna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dubhanna is 79.65%. Male literacy is 90.97% and female literacy is 69.39%.