Dairi - Dwarahat, Almora

Dairi is a village situated in the Dwarahat tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dwarahat and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Dairi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dairi is 052642. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.56 hectares and falls under the 263653 pincode. Dwarahat is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Dairi 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 Dwarahat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dairi

According to the 2011 Census, Dairi village had a total population of 426 people, including 192 males and 234 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,219 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.98%, with male literacy at 80.25% and female literacy at 72.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185.

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

Nearby Villages of Dairi

Dairi 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 Dairi

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Dairi. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dwarahat to Dairi is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Dairi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dairi

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

Health Facilities in Dairi

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

FAQs about Dairi