Dugaura - Ranikhet, Almora

Dugaura is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Dugora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dugaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dugaura is 052435. The village covers a total geographical area of 393.73 hectares and falls under the 263652 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Dugaura 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 Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dugaura

According to the 2011 Census, Dugaura village had a total population of 764 people, including 331 males and 433 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 1,308 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.20%, with male literacy at 89.74% and female literacy at 63.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Dugaura

Dugaura 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 Dugaura

Dugaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Dugaura is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Dugaura is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dugaura

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

Health Facilities in Dugaura

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

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