Doba - Ranikhet, Almora

Doba is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Doba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doba is 052400. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.75 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Doba 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 Ranikhet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Doba

According to the 2011 Census, Doba village had a total population of 253 people, including 110 males and 143 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 1,300 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.63%, with male literacy at 96.67% and female literacy at 72.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Doba

Doba 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 Doba

Doba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Doba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Doba is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Doba

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

Health Facilities in Doba

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

FAQs about Doba