Dole - Kosya Kutauli, Nainital
Dole is a village situated in the Kosya Kutauli tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kosya Kutauli and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Nainital. Simrad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dole village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dole is 054584. The village covers a total geographical area of 38.15 hectares and falls under the 263135 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Dole village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Dole
According to the 2011 Census, Dole village had a total population of 42 people, including 19 males and 23 females, living in 10 households. The sex ratio was 1,211 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.74%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 90.00%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42 | 19 | 23 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 36 | 18 | 18 |
| Illiterate Population | 6 | 1 | 5 |
Nearby Villages of Dole
Dole is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dole
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dole.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Dole is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Dole is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dole
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dole village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Dole
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dole village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dole
Where is Dole located?
Dole village is located in Kosya Kutauli Tehsil, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Dole?
The Gram Panchayat of Dole is Simrad.
What is the pincode of Dole?
The pincode of Dole is 263135.
What is the population of Dole?
Dole had a total population of 42, including 19 males and 23 females.
How many households are there in Dole?
Dole had 10 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dole?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dole was 94.74%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 90.00%.