Dyalekh - Ranikhet, Almora

Dyalekh is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Mandal Kot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dyalekh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dyalekh is 052490. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.13 hectares and falls under the 263663 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Dyalekh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Dyalekh

As per Census 2011, Dyalekh village has a total population of 175 people, consisting of 62 males and 113 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,822 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 116 literate and 59 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dyalekh

Dyalekh 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 Dyalekh

Public transport in the Dyalekh is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Dyalekh is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Dyalekh is about 95 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 Dyalekh

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

Health Facilities in Dyalekh

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

FAQs about Dyalekh