Dopaharia - Kichha, Udham Singh Nagar
Dopaharia is a village situated in the Kichha tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kichha and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Rudrapur. Dopahriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dopaharia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dopaharia is 055991. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.9 hectares and falls under the 263148 pincode. Kichha is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Dopaharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kichha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dopaharia
As per Census 2011, Dopaharia village has a total population of 1,794 people, consisting of 955 males and 839 females. The village has 352 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 275 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,040 literate and 754 illiterate residents. Additionally, 406 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dopaharia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,794 | 955 | 839 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 275 | 144 | 131 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 406 | 204 | 202 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 1,040 | 649 | 391 |
| Illiterate Population | 754 | 306 | 448 |
Nearby Villages of Dopaharia
Dopaharia 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 Dopaharia
Dopaharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Dopaharia.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kichha to Dopaharia is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Dopaharia is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dopaharia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dopaharia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Dopaharia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dopaharia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Dopaharia
Where is Dopaharia located?
Dopaharia village is located in Kichha Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dopaharia?
The Gram Panchayat of Dopaharia is Dopahriya.
What is the pincode of Dopaharia?
The pincode of Dopaharia is 263148.
What is the population of Dopaharia?
Dopaharia has a total population of 1,794, including 955 males and 839 females.
How many households are there in Dopaharia?
There are 352 households in Dopaharia.
What is the literacy rate in Dopaharia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dopaharia is 57.97%. Male literacy is 67.96% and female literacy is 46.60%.