Datanu - Kalsi, Dehradun

Datanu is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Badnu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Datanu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Datanu is 044858. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.39 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Datanu

As per Census 2011, Datanu village has a total population of 134 people, consisting of 59 males and 75 females. The village has 19 households and a sex ratio of 1,271 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 71 literate and 63 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 131 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Datanu

Datanu 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 Datanu

Datanu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Datanu is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Datanu is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Datanu

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

Health Facilities in Datanu

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

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