Hamarau - Kalsi, Dehradun

Hamarau is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Joshi Gothan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hamarau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hamarau is 044864. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.94 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Hamarau

According to the 2011 Census, Hamarau village had a total population of 104 people, including 55 males and 49 females, living in 14 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.35%, with male literacy at 94.34% and female literacy at 59.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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 Population1045549
Child Population (0–6 yrs)725
Scheduled Castes (SC)351916
Scheduled Tribes (ST)693633
Literate Population765026
Illiterate Population28523

Nearby Villages of Hamarau

Hamarau 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhodaSouth0.78 km
LalauNorth0.80 km
MathyauNorth-East0.99 km
Gothan JoshiWest1.39 km
BasahaNorth-West1.51 km
BalanuSouth-West1.57 km
MasradNorth1.64 km
DamtaNorth-West2.36 km
SarsonaSouth-West2.46 km
LoharnaSouth2.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hamarau

Hamarau 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 43.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Hamarau is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Hamarau is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hamarau

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Hamarau

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hamarau

Where is Hamarau located?

Hamarau village is located in Kalsi Tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hamarau?

The Gram Panchayat of Hamarau is Joshi Gothan.

What is the pincode of Hamarau?

The pincode of Hamarau is 248001.

What is the population of Hamarau?

Hamarau had a total population of 104, including 55 males and 49 females.

How many households are there in Hamarau?

Hamarau had 14 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hamarau?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hamarau was 78.35%. Male literacy was 94.34% and female literacy was 59.09%.