Bhoopau - Chakrata, Dehradun

Bhoopau is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Dasau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhoopau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhoopau is 044616. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.6 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Bhoopau village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhoopau

According to the 2011 Census, Bhoopau village had a total population of 204 people, including 115 males and 89 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 774 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.79%, with male literacy at 62.63% and female literacy at 36.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhoopau

Bhoopau 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 Bhoopau

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhoopau. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Bhoopau is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Bhoopau is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhoopau

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

Health Facilities in Bhoopau

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

FAQs about Bhoopau