Dour

Dour is a village located in Lansdowne tehsil of Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Lansdowne (tehsildar office) and 100km away from district headquarter Pauri. As per 2009 stats, Kotakhal is the gram panchayat of Dour village.

Dour has its own place in the vibrant Garhwal region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Dour

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dour is 047418. The village spans a total geographical area of 22.27 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 246155. Lansdowne is nearest town to Dour village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dour village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lansdowne Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Dour

Below is a concise population overview of Dour as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 53 30 23
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 4 2 2
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 39 24 15
Illiterate Population 14 6 8

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Dour village:

  • The total population of Dour village is around 53, including approximately 30 males and 23 females, with a sex ratio of 766 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 4 children aged 0–6 years in Dour village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Dour village is about 73.58%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 65.22%.
  • There are around 14 households in Dour village.

Connectivity of Dour

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dour. As per the 2011 stats, Dour had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dour

Knowing the nearby villages of Dour helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dour.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dour

Where is Dour located?
Dour village is situated in Lansdowne Tehsil, within the Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dour?
The Gram Panchayat of Dour is Kotakhal (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Dour?
The pincode of Dour is 246155, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dour as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dour is 53, with 30 males and 23 females.
How many households are there in Dour as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dour village has a total of 14 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dour as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dour is 73.58%. The male literacy rate is 80.00%, while the female literacy rate is 65.22%.