Dumet - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Dumet is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 9 km from Vikasnagar and around 46 km from Dehradun. Dumet village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dumet is 044969. The village covers a total geographical area of 468.06 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Dumet 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 Dumet

According to the 2011 Census, Dumet village had a total population of 3,774 people, including 2,007 males and 1,767 females, living in 669 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.82%, with male literacy at 84.29% and female literacy at 68.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 946, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,190.

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

Nearby Villages of Dumet

Dumet 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 Dumet

Dumet is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Dumet is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Dumet is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dumet

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

Health Facilities in Dumet

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

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