Dohra - Nanakmatta, Udham Singh Nagar
Dohra is a village situated in the Nanakmatta tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 11 km from Sitarganj and around 50 km from Rudrapur. Dohra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dohra is 056181. The village covers a total geographical area of 1010.2 hectares and falls under the 262405 pincode. Sitarganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Dohra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanak matta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dohra
As per Census 2011, Dohra village has a total population of 4,478 people, consisting of 2,296 males and 2,182 females. The village has 830 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 510 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,098 literate and 1,380 illiterate residents. Additionally, 401 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,409 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dohra are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,478 | 2,296 | 2,182 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 510 | 267 | 243 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 401 | 203 | 198 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2,409 | 1,243 | 1,166 |
| Literate Population | 3,098 | 1,793 | 1,305 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,380 | 503 | 877 |
Nearby Villages of Dohra
Dohra 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 Dohra
Dohra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitarganj to Dohra is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Dohra is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dohra
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dohra 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 Dohra
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dohra village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dohra
Where is Dohra located?
Dohra village is located in Nanakmatta Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dohra?
Dohra is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dohra?
The pincode of Dohra is 262405.
What is the population of Dohra?
Dohra has a total population of 4,478, including 2,296 males and 2,182 females.
How many households are there in Dohra?
There are 830 households in Dohra.
What is the literacy rate in Dohra?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dohra is 69.18%. Male literacy is 78.09% and female literacy is 59.81%.