Danya village, Bhanoli tehsil | Pincode 263622

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LGD code: 53654
Pincode: 263622
Post office: Dania
Population: 515
Households: 111
Literacy rate: 70.9%
Sex ratio: 1052 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 243
Distance to district centre: 37 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 187 km
Distance to Delhi: 275 km
Nearest railway station: Kathgodam · 45 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rudraksh Clinic · 13 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Danya compares

By population, Danya ranks #19 of 195 villages in Bhanoli mandal.

Literacy rate

70.9%

+8.9% vs mandal average

Danya: 70.9%
Bhanoli mandal: 62.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,052

−91 vs mandal average

Danya: 1,052
Bhanoli mandal: 1,143

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.2 vs mandal average

Danya: 4.6
Bhanoli mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Danya at a glance

Danya is a village of 515 people in 111 households (Census 2011) in Bhanoli tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 19th-largest of 195 villages in Bhanoli tehsil. Literacy is 71%, 9 points above the tehsil average of 62% and the sex ratio is 1,052 women per 1,000 men. It lies 37 km from the Almora district centre, 37 km from Kafara, the nearest town, 45 km from Kathgodam railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263622, served by Dania post office; the LGD village code is 53654. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rudraksh Clinic, 13 km away. The village votes in Almora assembly constituency, represented by MLA Manoj Tewari. The population is estimated at 607 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Danya · this village	515	71%	—
Naugaon · Bhanoli	631	59%	0 km N
Raul · Bhanoli	429	48%	0 km N
Daula · Bhanoli	105	57%	0 km N
Dhura · Bhanoli	315	61%	0 km N
Kanya · Bhanoli	66	58%	0 km N
Dasili · Bhanoli	499	55%	0.5 km SW

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Key facts — Danya

LGD code: 53654
Pincode: 263622
Post office: Dania
Population (Census 2011): 515
Population (projected 2026): 607
Households: 111
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1052
Literacy rate: 70.9%
Coordinates: 29.60835°N, 79.79831°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Almora
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manoj Tewari
Block / Mandal: Bhanoli

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Almora district level

Then & Now

Danya — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

515

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

607

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

111

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

131

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 515Census 2011
Households: 111Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1052 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6072026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1312026 projection
Active job cards: 55,136MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 22,255MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,444NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 88.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 89.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 33.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Almora district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Almora district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Almora district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Danya

Mandal centre

Bhanoli · ≈ 2.5 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 17 min by car · 1 h 31 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,387 people

Kafara · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 17 min by car · 1 h 31 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun187 kmcapital
Delhi275 km
Kolkata1158 km
Mumbai1364 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKathgodam45 km
Bus stopJeep Stop14 km
Hospital / PHCRudraksh Clinic13 km
ATM / bankHDFC Bank25 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil14 km
CollegeGovernment Degree College, Kanda25 km
Police stationThana Bhimtal37 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Danya

3 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Dandeshwar TempleTemple4.8 km ↗
🛕Dandeshwar Shiv temple complexTemple4.8 km ↗
🛕Dandeshwar Group of TemplesTemple4.8 km ↗

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September 2026

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India4 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India5 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice8 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat10 days ago
Women in Uttarakhand fight forest fires without protective gear — Mongabay
UA.NEWS11 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India13 days ago

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People often ask about Danya

What is the pincode of Danya?

The pincode of Danya, Bhanoli tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263622. The post office is Dania.

Which post office delivers to Danya?

Mail for Danya is delivered through Dania post office, pincode 263622, in Bhanoli tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Danya located?

Danya is a village in Bhanoli tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Danya as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Danya village has a population of 515 across 111 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Danya in?

Danya falls under the Almora Lok Sabha constituency (PC #3) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Danya in?

Danya falls under the Almora assembly constituency (AC #52) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Danya?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Danya village is 70.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Danya?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Danya village is 1052 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Danya?

12 schemes currently match residents of Danya, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Danya from Almora district centre?

Danya is approximately 37 km (straight-line) from the centre of Almora district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Danya?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Danya village is 53654.

Which is the nearest town to Danya?

Kafara (population 11,387, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 37 km from Danya in a straight line.

How big is Danya compared to other villages in Bhanoli tehsil?

Danya ranks 19 of 195 villages in Bhanoli tehsil by Census 2011 population (515 residents).

How far is Danya from Dehradun?

Danya is about 187 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 244 km.

How far is Danya from Delhi?

Danya is about 275 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 357 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Danya?

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Danya, about 45 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 59 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Danya?

Jeep Stop is the nearest bus stop to Danya, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Danya?

Rudraksh Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Danya, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Danya?

HDFC Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Danya, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Danya?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Danya, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Who is the MLA of Danya?

Danya falls under Almora assembly constituency (AC 52). The sitting MLA is Manoj Tewari (INC).

Who is the MP for Danya?

Danya is in Almora Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ajay Tamta (Ajay Tamta).

What is the population of Danya in 2026?

Danya is estimated at 607 people in 2026, up about 18% from 515 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Danya in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Danya in Almora district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)