Daduwa - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Daduwa is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 90 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Daduwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Daduwa is 043249. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.12 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Daduwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Daduwa
As per Census 2011, Daduwa village has a total population of 465 people, consisting of 244 males and 221 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 297 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 336 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Daduwa are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 465 | 244 | 221 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 69 | 37 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 336 | 179 | 157 |
| Literate Population | 297 | 171 | 126 |
| Illiterate Population | 168 | 73 | 95 |
Nearby Villages of Daduwa
Daduwa 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 Daduwa
Public transport in the Daduwa is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Daduwa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Daduwa is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Daduwa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Daduwa 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 Daduwa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Daduwa 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 Daduwa
Where is Daduwa located?
Daduwa village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Daduwa?
Daduwa is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Daduwa?
The pincode of Daduwa is 249161.
What is the population of Daduwa?
Daduwa has a total population of 465, including 244 males and 221 females.
How many households are there in Daduwa?
There are 93 households in Daduwa.
What is the literacy rate in Daduwa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Daduwa is 63.87%. Male literacy is 70.08% and female literacy is 57.01%.