Dhanas village, Machhor tehsil | Pincode 263646

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LGD code: 52208
Pincode: 263646
Post office: Bhatronjkhan
Population: 103
Households: 29
Literacy rate: 68.9%
Sex ratio: 2029 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 95
Distance to district centre: 34 km
Distance to mandal centre: 13 km
Distance to Dehradun: 132 km
Distance to Delhi: 216 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 23 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Adalikhal · 15 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhanas compares

By population, Dhanas ranks #46 of 56 villages in Machhor mandal.

Literacy rate

68.9%

+4.0% vs mandal average

Dhanas: 68.9%
Machhor mandal: 64.9%

Household size

people per home

3.6

−1.1 vs mandal average

Dhanas: 3.6
Machhor mandal: 4.7

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

Dhanas at a glance

Dhanas is a village of 103 people in 29 households (Census 2011) in Machhor tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 46th-largest of 56 villages in Machhor tehsil. Literacy is 69%, 4 points above the tehsil average of 65% and the sex ratio is 2,029 women per 1,000 men. It lies 34 km from the Almora district centre, 31 km from Basera, the nearest town, 23 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 263646, served by Bhatronjkhan post office; the LGD village code is 52208. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Adalikhal, 15 km away. The village votes in Lansdowne assembly constituency, represented by MLA Daleep Singh Rawat. The population is estimated at 121 in 2026, up 17% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhanas · this village	103	69%	—
Bhanga · Kichha	3,294	54%	0 km N
Darau · Kichha	5,048	52%	0 km N
Dhadha · Kichha	304	48%	0 km N
Nagtale · Sult	138	66%	1.4 km NW
Nagla · Kichha	—	—	1.4 km NW
Ajoli Malli · Machhor	380	67%	1.5 km E

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Key facts — Dhanas

LGD code: 52208
Pincode: 263646
Post office: Bhatronjkhan
Population (Census 2011): 103
Population (projected 2026): 121
Households: 29
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 2029
Literacy rate: 68.9%
Coordinates: 29.59975°N, 79.12726°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Lansdowne
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Daleep Singh Rawat
Block / Mandal: Machhor

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

Dhanas — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

103

Census 2011 baseline

+17.5%

Population · 2026

121

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.2%

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: 103Census 2011
Households: 29Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: —*Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1212026 proj. · +17.5% vs 2011
Est. households: 342026 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 Dhanas

Mandal centre

Machhor · ≈ 13 km

≈ 26 min by car · 31 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Almora · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 9 min by car · 1 h 22 min by bike

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Nearest town · 17,031 people

Basera · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 4 min by car · 1 h 16 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun132 kmcapital
Delhi216 km
Kolkata1208 km
Mumbai1330 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar23 km
Bus stopPatkot Bus Stop21 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Adalikhal15 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila17 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil30 km
CollegeKumaun University (Admin Block)39 km
Police stationKotwali Ramnagar23 km

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September 2026

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

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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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Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India2 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
The Times of India2 days ago
First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice5 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
ETV Bharat7 days ago
Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India10 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami appoints 101 new government officers
The News Mill14 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dhanas

What is the pincode of Dhanas?

The pincode of Dhanas, Machhor tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand is 263646. The post office is Bhatronjkhan.

Which post office delivers to Dhanas?

Mail for Dhanas is delivered through Bhatronjkhan post office, pincode 263646, in Machhor tehsil, Almora district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhanas located?

Dhanas is a village in Machhor tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Dhanas as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhanas village has a population of 103 across 29 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhanas in?

Dhanas falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhanas in?

Dhanas falls under the Lansdowne assembly constituency (AC #40) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Dhanas?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhanas village is 68.9%.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhanas?

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

Dhanas is approximately 34 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 Dhanas?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhanas village is 52208.

Which is the nearest town to Dhanas?

Basera (population 17,031, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 31 km from Dhanas in a straight line.

How big is Dhanas compared to other villages in Machhor tehsil?

Dhanas ranks 46 of 56 villages in Machhor tehsil by Census 2011 population (103 residents).

How far is Dhanas from Dehradun?

Dhanas is about 132 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 172 km.

How far is Dhanas from Delhi?

Dhanas is about 216 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 281 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Dhanas?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Dhanas, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dhanas?

Patkot Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Dhanas, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhanas?

Government Hospital, Adalikhal is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhanas, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhanas?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhanas, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dhanas?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Dhanas, about 30 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 38 km.

Who is the MLA of Dhanas?

Dhanas falls under Lansdowne assembly constituency (AC 40). The sitting MLA is Daleep Singh Rawat (BJP).

Who is the MP for Dhanas?

Dhanas is in Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Baluni (Anil Baluni).

What is the population of Dhanas in 2026?

Dhanas is estimated at 121 people in 2026, up about 17% from 103 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhanas in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Dhanas 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)