Dhanoli Malli is a small village in Bhikiyasain tehsil and Bhikiyasain development block of Almora district, Uttarakhand. The village comes under Dhanoli Malli Gram Panchayat and has Census village code 051718. The recorded geographical area is about 16.88 hectares.
Dhanoli Malli lies in the rural Kumaon landscape, surrounded by several small hill villages. Bhikiyasain is the main nearby administrative and service centre, while Ranikhet is listed as the nearest statutory town in village records.
Dhanoli Malli is located in Bhikiyasain tehsil and Bhikiyasain block of Almora district, Uttarakhand. The Census village list confirms Dhanoli Malli as village code 051718 under Bhikiyasain sub-district. Village directories also list Dhanoli Malli Gram Panchayat and Bhikiyasain CD Block.
Dhanoli Malli has the character of a small Kumaon hill village. The settlement is part of a rural cluster where smaller villages are connected through local roads and everyday movement between nearby settlements. It is not a commercial town or a major tourist centre, so visitors should expect a peaceful village setting rather than extensive visitor facilities. The surrounding landscape includes agricultural land and the typical hill terrain of this part of Almora.
Ramnagar is an important road and rail connection for this side of Kumaon.
A practical journey can be planned towards Bhikiyasain, followed by the local roads towards Dhanoli Malli.
Ramnagar → Bhikiyasain → Dhanoli Malli
The exact final road should be checked on a current map before travelling, particularly during the monsoon.
From Haldwani, travel through the Kumaon hill-road network towards Bhikiyasain and then continue towards Dhanoli Malli.
Haldwani → Bhikiyasain → Dhanoli Malli
For visitors arriving by train, Kathgodam/Haldwani can be used as the rail-to-road starting point.
For air travellers, Pantnagar Airport is the practical airport for this part of Kumaon, followed by road travel.
Road is the main way to reach Dhanoli Malli. Village records indicate that public transport is available within roughly 1–2 km of the village, while the final approach uses the local rural road network.
Visitors travelling during the monsoon should check current road conditions before leaving. Rain can affect smaller hill roads and increase travel time.
Bhikiyasain is the most useful nearby service centre for Dhanoli Malli. It is the tehsil and development-block headquarters and is more practical for regular shopping, transport and everyday requirements.
Ranikhet is listed as the nearest statutory town in available village records, at roughly 39 km from Dhanoli Malli. This should be treated as a general reference rather than an exact current road distance.
Agriculture is relevant to the local character of Dhanoli Malli. Government watershed records show rainfed cultivation, with cereal and horticultural activity recorded for the Dhanoli Malli area. The records also include pulse cultivation during the Kharif season.
This gives the village a clear agricultural character, although crop patterns can change between seasons and years.
There is currently limited reliable information about the specific history of Dhanoli Malli. No major historical monument or religious site inside the village could be confirmed strongly enough to present it as a visitor attraction.
For the Chalopahad page, it is better not to add an unsupported temple story, village-origin claim or local legend. The village's rural Kumaon setting and its connection with the surrounding settlements are more reliable aspects of its local identity.
Dhanoli Malli is primarily a rural village, rather than a conventional tourist destination. The surrounding hills, agricultural landscape and neighbouring villages are the main natural features relevant to someone visiting the village.
For a wider Kumaon trip, visitors can consider Bhikiyasain, Ranikhet, Dwarahat or Masi, depending on the route. These are wider-area destinations and should not be presented as attractions located inside Dhanoli Malli.
Dhanoli Malli has the general seasonal conditions of the Kumaon hills. Spring and autumn are generally comfortable periods for travelling around the village and surrounding area. Summer can be relatively pleasant compared with the plains, although mornings and evenings may remain cool.
The monsoon requires extra planning, particularly on smaller hill roads. Rain can affect road conditions and increase travel time. During winter, mornings and evenings can be cold, especially for visitors staying overnight. For a particular journey, current weather and road conditions should be checked before departure.
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Detail |
Information |
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Village |
Dhanoli Malli |
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Gram Panchayat |
Dhanoli Malli |
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Tehsil |
Bhikiyasain |
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Block |
Bhikiyasain |
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District |
Almora |
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State |
Uttarakhand |
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Village Code |
051718 |
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PIN Code |
263645 |
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Main travel mode |
Road |
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Nearest useful service centre |
Bhikiyasain |
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Nearest statutory town reference |
Ranikhet |
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Nearby villages |
Dhanoli Talli, Soli, Nauhariya, Chanali,
Pusaila |
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