Dadhau - Kalsi, Dehradun

Dadhau is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Bansaar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dadhau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dadhau is 044920. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.31 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Dadhau village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dadhau

According to the 2011 Census, Dadhau village had a total population of 106 people, including 56 males and 50 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.12%, with male literacy at 87.23% and female literacy at 58.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Dadhau

Dadhau 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 Dadhau

Dadhau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Dadhau is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Dadhau 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 Dadhau

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

Health Facilities in Dadhau

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

FAQs about Dadhau