Dusat Gaon - Chamoli
Dusat Gaon is a village situated in the Chamoli tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chamoli and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Golim serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dusat Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dusat Gaon is 040994. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.35 hectares and falls under the 246424 pincode. Chamoli is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Dusat Gaon 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 Badrinath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dusat Gaon
According to the 2011 Census, Dusat Gaon village had a total population of 97 people, including 37 males and 60 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,622 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.94%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 64.71%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 97 | 37 | 60 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 62 | 29 | 33 |
| Illiterate Population | 35 | 8 | 27 |
Nearby Villages of Dusat Gaon
Dusat Gaon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dusat Gaon
Dusat Gaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamoli to Dusat Gaon is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Dusat Gaon is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dusat Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dusat Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Dusat Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dusat Gaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Dusat Gaon
Where is Dusat Gaon located?
Dusat Gaon village is located in Chamoli Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Dusat Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Dusat Gaon is Golim.
What is the pincode of Dusat Gaon?
The pincode of Dusat Gaon is 246424.
What is the population of Dusat Gaon?
Dusat Gaon had a total population of 97, including 37 males and 60 females.
How many households are there in Dusat Gaon?
Dusat Gaon had 24 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dusat Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dusat Gaon was 72.94%. Male literacy was 85.29% and female literacy was 64.71%.