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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Dharmawala village had a total population of 2,232 people, including 1,139 males and 1,093 females, living in 420 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.19%, with male literacy at 84.00% and female literacy at 63.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 171.

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

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:

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