Dhani village, Ukhimath tehsil | Pincode 246471

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LGD code: 42071
Pincode: 246471
Post office: Phata
Population: 274
Households: 48
Literacy rate: 67.9%
Sex ratio: 916 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 126
Distance to district centre: 16 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Dehradun: 111 km
Distance to Delhi: 276 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Makku Math · 10 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Dhani compares

By population, Dhani ranks #84 of 204 villages in Ukhimath mandal.

Literacy rate

67.9%

−4.9% vs mandal average

Dhani: 67.9%
Ukhimath mandal: 72.8%
Rudra Prayag district: 70.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

916

−124 vs mandal average

Dhani: 916
Ukhimath mandal: 1,040

Household size

people per home

5.7

+0.9 vs mandal average

Dhani: 5.7
Ukhimath mandal: 4.8

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

Dhani at a glance

Dhani is a village of 274 people in 48 households (Census 2011) in Ukhimath tehsil, Rudra Prayag district, Uttarakhand, the 84th-largest of 204 villages in Ukhimath tehsil. Literacy is 68%, 5 points below the tehsil average of 73% and the sex ratio is 916 women per 1,000 men. It lies 16 km from the Rudra Prayag district centre, 53 km from Kulheri, the nearest town (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246471, served by Phata post office; the LGD village code is 42071. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Makku Math, 10 km away. The village votes in Kedarnath assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shaila Rani Rawat. The population is estimated at 323 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Dhani · this village	274	68%	—
Dewar · Ukhimath	865	78%	0 km N
Tewri · Ukhimath	374	76%	0 km N
Dilmi · Ukhimath	88	69%	0 km N
Daula · Ukhimath	249	69%	1.1 km E
Paundar · Ukhimath	33	70%	1.1 km E
Kandi · Ukhimath	734	83%	1.1 km E

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Key facts — Dhani

LGD code: 42071
Pincode: 246471
Post office: Phata
Population (Census 2011): 274
Population (projected 2026): 323
Households: 48
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 916
Literacy rate: 67.9%
Coordinates: 30.40212°N, 79.18361°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kedarnath
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shaila Rani Rawat
Block / Mandal: Ukhimath

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 Rudra Prayag district level

Then & Now

Dhani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

274

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

323

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.8%

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: 274Census 2011
Households: 48Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 916 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3232026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 572026 projection
Active job cards: 36,541MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 19,030MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Rudra Prayag district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rudra Prayag district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rudra Prayag 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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Panch Dhyush
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Madmameshwar Temple
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Saraswati Temple
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Kaila Binayak
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Mandani Mata Mandir
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Mandakini Nadi Udgam Sthan
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Getting there

How to reach Dhani

Mandal centre

Ukhimath · ≈ 3.0 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Rudra Prayag · ≈ 16 km

≈ 33 min by car · 39 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 53 km

≈ 1 h 49 min by car · 2 h 10 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun111 kmcapital
Delhi276 km
Kolkata1261 km
Mumbai1410 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Bus stopBus to Chopta13 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Makku Math10 km
ATM / bankUnion Bank of India13 km
Petrol pumpINDIAN OIL FUEL STATION13 km
CollegeCHAURAS GROUND42 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station23 km

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy

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From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
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India Today2 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami says strong cooperatives, M-PACS can strengthen rural economy
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami highlights cooperatives’ role in rural economy
The News Mill3 days ago
Uttarakhand CM Dhami joins women in traditional dance during visit to Bamni village
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Strong M-PACS can strengthen villages and contribute to Uttarakhand’s rural economy: CM Dhami | Hindustan Times
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What is the pincode of Dhani?

The pincode of Dhani, Ukhimath tehsil, Rudra Prayag district, Uttarakhand is 246471. The post office is Phata.

Which post office delivers to Dhani?

Mail for Dhani is delivered through Phata post office, pincode 246471, in Ukhimath tehsil, Rudra Prayag district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Dhani located?

Dhani is a village in Ukhimath tehsil of Rudra Prayag district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Dhani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Dhani village has a population of 274 across 48 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhani in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Dhani in?

Dhani falls under the Kedarnath assembly constituency (AC #7) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Dhani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Dhani village is 67.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Dhani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Dhani village is 916 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Dhani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Dhani, 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 Dhani from Rudra Prayag district centre?

Dhani is approximately 16 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rudra Prayag district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Dhani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Dhani village is 42071.

Which is the nearest town to Dhani?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 53 km from Dhani in a straight line.

How big is Dhani compared to other villages in Ukhimath tehsil?

Dhani ranks 84 of 204 villages in Ukhimath tehsil by Census 2011 population (274 residents).

How far is Dhani from Dehradun?

Dhani is about 111 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 144 km.

How far is Dhani from Delhi?

Dhani is about 276 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 358 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Dhani?

Bus to Chopta is the nearest bus stop to Dhani, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhani?

Government Hospital, Makku Math is the nearest hospital or health centre to Dhani, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhani?

Union Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Dhani, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Dhani?

INDIAN OIL FUEL STATION is the nearest petrol pump to Dhani, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Who is the MLA of Dhani?

Dhani falls under Kedarnath assembly constituency (AC 7). The sitting MLA is Shaila Rani Rawat (BJP).

Who is the MP for Dhani?

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

What is the population of Dhani in 2026?

Dhani is estimated at 323 people in 2026, up about 18% from 274 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Dhani in?

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