Dharmawala - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Dharmawala is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 6 km from Vikasnagar and around 40 km from Dehradun. Dharma Wala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharmawala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmawala is 045021. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.03 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Herbertpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Dharmawala

As per Census 2011, Dharmawala village has a total population of 2,232 people, consisting of 1,139 males and 1,093 females. The village has 420 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 330 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,411 literate and 821 illiterate residents. Additionally, 304 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 171 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharmawala

Dharmawala 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 Dharmawala

Dharmawala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Herbertpur to Dharmawala is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Dharmawala is about 40 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 Dharmawala

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

Health Facilities in Dharmawala

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

FAQs about Dharmawala