Dhika - Syalde, Almora

Dhika is a village situated in the Syalde tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 38 km from Bhikiyasain and around 145 km from Almora. Dhinka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhika village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhika is 051559. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.72 hectares and falls under the 263665 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 115 km away.

Dhika 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 Salt Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhika

According to the 2011 Census, Dhika village had a total population of 127 people, including 55 males and 72 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,309 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.67%, with male literacy at 82.98% and female literacy at 54.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhika

Dhika 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 Dhika

Dhika is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 77.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Dhika is about 115 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Dhika is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhika

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

Health Facilities in Dhika

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

FAQs about Dhika