Banali - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Banali is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 70 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Banali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banali is 044339. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.18 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Dehradun is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

Banali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banali

According to the 2011 Census, Banali village had a total population of 1,315 people, including 654 males and 661 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.50%, with male literacy at 92.24% and female literacy at 65.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Banali

Banali 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 Banali

Public transport in the Banali is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dehradun to Banali is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Banali 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 Banali

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

Health Facilities in Banali

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

FAQs about Banali