Papara - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Papara is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 79 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Papra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Papara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Papara is 044230. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.47 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Papara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Papara

According to the 2011 Census, Papara village had a total population of 378 people, including 201 males and 177 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.28%, with male literacy at 95.73% and female literacy at 94.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Papara

Papara 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 Papara

Papara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Papara is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Papara is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Papara

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

Health Facilities in Papara

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

FAQs about Papara