Dorab - Ranikhet, Almora

Dorab is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Dorab village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dorab is 052512. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.89 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Dorab 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 Dorab

According to the 2011 Census, Dorab village had a total population of 201 people, including 97 males and 104 females, living in 39 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.15%, with male literacy at 97.67% and female literacy at 69.57%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dorab

Dorab 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 Dorab

Dorab is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Dorab is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Dorab is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dorab

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

Health Facilities in Dorab

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

FAQs about Dorab