Doltu - Adibadri, Chamoli

Doltu is a village situated in the Adibadri tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from Gairsain and around 75 km from Gopeshwar. Chhimta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doltu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doltu is 041884. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.85 hectares and falls under the 246440 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Doltu 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 Karnprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Doltu

According to the 2011 Census, Doltu village had a total population of 148 people, including 69 males and 79 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 1,145 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.55%, with male literacy at 84.00% and female literacy at 62.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Doltu

Doltu 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 Doltu

Doltu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Doltu is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Doltu 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 Doltu

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

Health Facilities in Doltu

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

FAQs about Doltu