Dugchara - Deoband, Saharanpur

Dugchara is a village situated in the Deoband tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deoband and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Dugchara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dugchara is 110148. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.39 hectares and falls under the 247554 pincode. Saharanpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dugchara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rampur maniharan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saharanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dugchara

According to the 2011 Census, Dugchara village had a total population of 2,151 people, including 1,163 males and 988 females, living in 349 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.30%, with male literacy at 84.10% and female literacy at 58.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 596.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dugchara

Dugchara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dugchara

Dugchara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deoband, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharanpur to Dugchara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Dugchara is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dugchara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dugchara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dugchara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dugchara village are given below:

FAQs about Dugchara