Supau - Kalsi, Dehradun
Supau is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Supau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Supau is 044872. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.51 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.
Supau village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Supau
According to the 2011 Census, Supau village had a total population of 295 people, including 154 males and 141 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.16%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 48.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 133.
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 | 295 | 154 | 141 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 56 | 28 | 28 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 162 | 87 | 75 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 133 | 67 | 66 |
| Literate Population | 139 | 84 | 55 |
| Illiterate Population | 156 | 70 | 86 |
Nearby Villages of Supau
Supau 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 Supau
Supau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 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 Vikasnagar to Supau is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Supau 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 Supau
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Supau village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Supau
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Supau village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Supau
Where is Supau located?
Supau village is located in Kalsi Tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Supau?
Supau is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Supau?
The pincode of Supau is 248001.
What is the population of Supau?
Supau had a total population of 295, including 154 males and 141 females.
How many households are there in Supau?
Supau had 35 households.
What is the literacy rate in Supau?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Supau was 58.16%. Male literacy was 66.67% and female literacy was 48.67%.