Doba - Kosya Kutauli, Nainital

Doba is a village situated in the Kosya Kutauli tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kosya Kutauli and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Nainital. Dova serves as the Gram Panchayat for Doba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Doba is 054491. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.5 hectares and falls under the 263135 pincode. Bhowali is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Doba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Doba

According to the 2011 Census, Doba village had a total population of 317 people, including 150 males and 167 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.30%, with male literacy at 98.39% and female literacy at 64.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Doba

Doba 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 Doba

Doba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhowali to Doba is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Doba is about 32 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 Doba

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

Health Facilities in Doba

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

FAQs about Doba