Doiwala

Doiwala
town
Doiwala Location in Uttarakhand, India
Coordinates: 30°10′34″N 78°07′26″E / 30.176°N 78.124°E / 30.176; 78.124Coordinates: 30°10′34″N 78°07′26″E / 30.176°N 78.124°E / 30.176; 78.124
Country	India
State	Uttarakhand
District	Dehradun
Elevation	396 m (1,299 ft)
Population (2011)
• Total	17,000
Languages
• Official	Hindi, Punjabi, Garhwali.
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	248 140
Telephone code	0135
Vehicle registration	UK 07

Doiwala is a town and a nagar panchayat in Dehradun district in the state of Uttarakhand, India.

Geography

Doiwala is located at 30°11′N 78°07′E / 30.18°N 78.12°E / 30.18; 78.12.^[1] It has an average elevation of 396 metres (1,327 feet).The place comes under Doon Valley's Terai and Bhabhar region.

Demographics

Doiwala had a population of 17000 as per 2011. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Doiwala has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82% and, female literacy is 82%. In Doiwala, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Schools, Colleges and Institutions

1. Shri Guru Ram Rai Public School
2. Holy Angel Sen. Sec. School (CBSE New Delhi)
3. The Presidency International School
4. Nancy International School
5. Doon Public School
6. The Canterbury Bells High School
7. Shri Guru Harkishan Academy
8. Melvin John's School
9. Doon Ghati College
10. Degree college
11. H.I.H.T Medical University
12. Dental college
13. Public inter college
14. Govt. school
15. The Horizon School(CBSE New Delhi)

Religion

Mostly are Hindu, Sikh and Muslim. Sikhism is also followed in Doiwala. Being a part of Dehradun district, Garhwali population is also widespread in nearby town Bhaniyawala. Nearby villages are Nunawala, Sherghar, Jhabrawala, Kheri, Bulawala, Chandmari follows mostly Sikhism. Guru nanak sahib ji, Guru Gobind singh ji birthday, Baisakhi, Guru Arjan sahib ji Shaheedi Divas, Guru Granth Sahib ji first Parkash Purab Divas and chotey sahibzade shaheedi divas are celebrated by Sikhs in Doiwala. Some Muslim and Ravidassi population is also located.

Climate

The climate of Doiwala is generally temperate, although it varies from tropical; from hot in summers to severely cold, depending upon the season and the altitude of the specific location. The nearby hilly regions often get snowfall during winter but the temperature in Dehradun and Doiwala is not known to fall below freezing. Summer temperatures can often reach 42 °C whereas winter temperatures are usually between −0.3 °C and 20 °C (as per 9 January 2013). During the monsoon season, there is often heavy and protracted rainfall. Doiwala and other plains areas of Uttarakhand see almost as much rainfall as Coastal Maharashtra and more than Assam. The weather is considered to be good during winter in the hilly regions but it is often hot in the "Doon" valley. Agriculture benefits from fertile alluvial soil, adequate drainage and plentiful rain. Mountain areas are also used for agriculture.

Languages

Punjabi and Hindi are two major languages spoken in Doiwala and nearby villages. Garhwali is also spoken in Doiwala and Bhaniyawala area.

Notable Locations, Religious Place & Finance Sector

1. Rajaji National Park
2. ParkFun Valley
3. Picnic Spot, Lachhiwala
4. Doodhli
5. Gurdwara shaheedi chotey sahibzade, Nunawala, National Highway 72
6. Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha, Near railway station
7. Gurdwara Guru Nanak Langar Hall, On National Highway 72
8. Shakti bhawan mandir
9. Sai Mandir
10. Mosque
11. Dehradun International airport, 5 Km from Doiwala
12. Himalayan hospital
13. Shed Hospital
14. Government Hospital
15. Sugar Mill Factory
16. Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, Almora co-operative Bank ltd. & Bank of Baroda on sugar mill road.
17. Punjab and Sindh Bank, Nainital Bank & IDBI Bank on National Highway 72.
18. Oriental Bank of commerce, Co-operative Bank & Gramin Bank
19. Lal tappar industrial area

References

1. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Doiwal