Dowalya - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal

Dowalya is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 54 km from Devprayag and around 110 km from New Tehri. Kanoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dowalya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dowalya is 043272. The village covers a total geographical area of 29.57 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Dowalya 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 Dowalya

As per Census 2011, Dowalya village has a total population of 112 people, consisting of 61 males and 51 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 836 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 72 literate and 40 illiterate residents. Additionally, 59 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dowalya are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dowalya

Dowalya 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 Dowalya

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dowalya. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirtinagar to Dowalya is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dowalya 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 Dowalya

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

Health Facilities in Dowalya

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

FAQs about Dowalya