Dhul Gaun - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Dhul Gaun is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 30 km from Kotdwara and around 110 km from Pauri. Walli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhul Gaun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhul Gaun is 048303. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.73 hectares and falls under the 246121 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Dhul Gaun village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kotdwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhul Gaun

As per Census 2011, Dhul Gaun village has a total population of 47 people, consisting of 21 males and 26 females. The village has 13 households and a sex ratio of 1,238 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 35 literate and 12 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhul Gaun are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhul Gaun

Dhul Gaun 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 Dhul Gaun

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dhul Gaun. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Dhul Gaun is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Dhul Gaun is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhul Gaun

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

Health Facilities in Dhul Gaun

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

FAQs about Dhul Gaun