Dahal village, Jalali tehsil | Pincode 263653

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in Uttarakhand

Ramlila through the nine nights and the burning of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakarna effigies on Dussehra evening. Kullu Dussehra in Himachal begins on Vijayadashami and runs a week, with village deities carried to Dhalpur maidan.

The regional form observed across North India. How any one household or village keeps it varies, and is not something recorded here.

Almora burns the whole clan, not just Ravana

Almora is the one place that burns the entire Ravana clan rather than Ravana alone — around thirty-three effigies, Meghnad and Kumbhakarna among them, built by neighbourhood committees and carried through the town with bands before the burning. Mohallas began adding their own figures from 1975. The Kumaoni Ramlila that runs beforehand is sung rather than spoken.

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LGD code: 52591
Pincode: 263653
Post office: Dwarahat
Population: 256
Households: 59
Literacy rate: 61.7%
Sex ratio: 1415 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 128
Distance to district centre: 28 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Dehradun: 123 km
Distance to Delhi: 235 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 50 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Matela Almora · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dahal compares

By population, Dahal ranks #22 of 77 villages in Jalali mandal.

Literacy rate

61.7%

−6.9% vs mandal average

Dahal: 61.7%
Jalali mandal: 68.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,415

+91 vs mandal average

Dahal: 1,415
Jalali mandal: 1,324

Household size

people per home

4.3

+0.3 vs mandal average

Dahal: 4.3
Jalali mandal: 4.0

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

Dahal at a glance

Dahal is a village of 256 people in 59 households (Census 2011) in Jalali tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 22nd-largest of 77 villages in Jalali tehsil. Literacy is 62%, 7 points below the tehsil average of 69% and the sex ratio is 1,415 women per 1,000 men. It lies 28 km from the Almora district centre, 19 km from Sirauli, the nearest town, 50 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263653, served by Dwarahat post office; the LGD village code is 52591. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Matela Almora, 4 km away. The village votes in Salt assembly constituency, represented by MLA Mahesh Jeena. The population is estimated at 302 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Dahal · this village	256	62%	—
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Khalna · Jalali	293	59%	0 km N
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Key facts — Dahal

LGD code: 52591
Pincode: 263653
Post office: Dwarahat
Population (Census 2011): 256
Population (projected 2026): 302
Households: 59
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1415
Literacy rate: 61.7%
Coordinates: 29.83992°N, 79.18085°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Almora
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Salt
Member of Parliament: Ajay Tamta
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mahesh Jeena
Block / Mandal: Jalali

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

Dahal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

256

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

302

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.6%

Households · 2026

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: 256Census 2011
Households: 59Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1415 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3022026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 702026 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Dahal

Mandal centre

Jalali · ≈ 1.9 km

≈ 4 min by car · 5 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 28 km

≈ 56 min by car · 1 h 7 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 18,600 people

Sirauli · ≈ 19 km

≈ 39 min by car · 46 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun123 kmcapital
Delhi235 km
Kolkata1221 km
Mumbai1356 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar50 km
Bus stopRatkot18 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Matela Almora4 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila11 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil32 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry30 km
Police stationKotwali Ramnagar50 km

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News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dahal

What is the pincode of Dahal?

The pincode of Dahal, Jalali tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263653. The post office is Dwarahat.

Which post office delivers to Dahal?

Mail for Dahal is delivered through Dwarahat post office, pincode 263653, in Jalali tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dahal located?

Dahal is a village in Jalali tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Dahal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dahal village has a population of 256 across 59 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dahal in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dahal in?

Dahal falls under the Salt assembly constituency (AC #49) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Dahal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dahal village is 61.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Dahal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dahal village is 1415 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dahal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dahal, 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 Dahal from Almora district centre?

Dahal is approximately 28 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 Dahal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dahal village is 52591.

Which is the nearest town to Dahal?

Sirauli (population 18,600, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 19 km from Dahal in a straight line.

How big is Dahal compared to other villages in Jalali tehsil?

Dahal ranks 22 of 77 villages in Jalali tehsil by Census 2011 population (256 residents).

How far is Dahal from Dehradun?

Dahal is about 123 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 159 km.

How far is Dahal from Delhi?

Dahal is about 235 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 305 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dahal?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Dahal, about 50 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 65 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dahal?

Ratkot is the nearest bus stop to Dahal, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dahal?

Government Hospital, Matela Almora is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dahal, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dahal?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Dahal, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dahal?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Dahal, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Who is the MLA of Dahal?

Dahal falls under Salt assembly constituency (AC 49). The sitting MLA is Mahesh Jeena (BJP).

Who is the MP for Dahal?

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

What is the population of Dahal in 2026?

Dahal is estimated at 302 people in 2026, up about 18% from 256 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dahal in?

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

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
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Dahal

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)दशहरा

Temple in Jalali mandal

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) in Uttarakhand

Almora burns the whole clan, not just Ravana

Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Dahal compares

Dahal at a glance

Nearby villages compared

Complete this village · 2/7

Notice board · Dahal

Key facts — Dahal

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dahal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Dahal on the map

How to reach Dahal

Villages sharing pincode 263653

Other villages named Dahal

Latest posts

Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers

Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee

Former CM Harish Rawat appears before ED in 2016 Uttarakhand recruitment exam case

Notable persons of Dahal

Open jobs in Dahal

Villages near Dahal

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Karva Chauth

Dhanteras

Diwali (Deepavali)

Govardhan Puja

Uttarakhand Foundation Day

Bhai Dooj

Children's Day

News from Almora & Uttarakhand

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People often ask about Dahal

What is the pincode of Dahal?

Which post office delivers to Dahal?

In which district is Dahal located?

What is the population of Dahal as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dahal in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dahal in?

What is the literacy rate in Dahal?

What is the sex ratio in Dahal?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dahal?

How far is Dahal from Almora district centre?

What is the LGD code of Dahal?

Which is the nearest town to Dahal?

How big is Dahal compared to other villages in Jalali tehsil?

How far is Dahal from Dehradun?

How far is Dahal from Delhi?

Which is the nearest railway station to Dahal?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dahal?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dahal?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dahal?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dahal?

Who is the MLA of Dahal?

Who is the MP for Dahal?

What is the population of Dahal in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Dahal in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Dahal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Dahal on the map

Latest posts

Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers

Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee

Former CM Harish Rawat appears before ED in 2016 Uttarakhand recruitment exam case

Notable persons of Dahal

Open jobs in Dahal

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)