Gadool - Rishikesh, Dehradun

Gadool is a village situated in the Rishikesh tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rishikesh and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Gadool village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadool is 045304. The village covers a total geographical area of 2631.42 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Doiwala is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gadool village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Doiwala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hardwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gadool

As per Census 2011, Gadool village has a total population of 1,998 people, consisting of 988 males and 1,010 females. The village has 404 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 293 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,304 literate and 694 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gadool are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gadool

Gadool 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 Gadool

Gadool is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Doiwala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Doiwala to Gadool is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Gadool is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadool

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

Health Facilities in Gadool

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

FAQs about Gadool