Doda, Jammu and Kashmir

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Doda
Town
Doda is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Doda
Doda
Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Coordinates: 33°08′N 75°34′E / 33.13°N 75.57°E / 33.13; 75.57Coordinates: 33°08′N 75°34′E / 33.13°N 75.57°E / 33.13; 75.57
Country India
Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir
DistrictDoda
Area
 • Total14.25 km2 (5.50 sq mi)
Elevation
1,107 m (3,632 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total21,605
 • Density1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Literacy85.1%
 • Sex ratio727.57 ♀/ 1000 ♂
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
182202
Vehicle registrationPlate No. - JK06

Doda is a town and a notified area committee in Doda district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Doda is located at

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33°08′N 75°34′E / 33.13°N 75.57°E / 33.13; 75.57[2] and has an average elevation of 1,107 metres (3631 feet).

Climate[]

The climate of the area is not uniform due to wide variations in altitude from place to place. The area, in general, enjoys temperate to sub-tropical type of climate. The climate of the district is almost dry. The rainfall is scanty. The temperature of the district varies from place to place. Ramban and Doda tehsils are fairly hot while as Padder, Marwah and Warwan remain snow bound for five-six months of the year. Summer is generally without rain and precipitation. The regions experiences snowfall in the winter. The regions below 1000 m during summer months. From April to July are quite hot, but the winters are pleasant. The precipitation occurs either in the form of snowfall in higher regions and as rainfall in the lower regions. Monsoons prevail from July to September. Rainfall in the Doda district is heavy during July and September. The average annual rainfall is 926 mm and snowfall of about 135 mm.

hideClimate data for Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 7.6
(45.7) 		10.7
(51.3) 		16.1
(61.0) 		21.4
(70.5) 		25.5
(77.9) 		29.3
(84.7) 		30.4
(86.7) 		29.8
(85.6) 		27.8
(82.0) 		22.9
(73.2) 		16.3
(61.3) 		9.9
(49.8) 		20.6
(69.1)
Average low °C (°F) −1.9
(28.6) 		0.7
(33.3) 		4.1
(39.4) 		7.8
(46.0) 		11.1
(52.0) 		15.2
(59.4) 		18.5
(65.3) 		17.6
(63.7) 		12.9
(55.2) 		6.1
(43.0) 		1
(34) 		−1.3
(29.7) 		7.7
(45.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 11.8
(0.46) 		28.5
(1.12) 		39.6
(1.56) 		23.3
(0.92) 		21
(0.8) 		27.3
(1.07) 		29.3
(1.15) 		29.8
(1.17) 		2.5
(0.10) 		10.7
(0.42) 		9.4
(0.37) 		13.4
(0.53) 		246.6
(9.67)
Source 1: World Weather Online[3]
Source 2: Meoweather[4]

Demographics[]

Religion in Doda Town (2011)[5]

  Islam (66.45%)
  Hinduism (32.62%)
  Sikhism (0.64%)
  Christianity (0.12%)
  Jainism (0.06%)
  Not Stated (0.11%)

As of 2011 India census, Doda had a population of 21,605.[1] There were 12,506 males (58%) and 9,099 females (42%).[1] Of the population, 2,726 (12.6%) were age 0-6: 1,487 males (55%) and 1,239 females (45%).[1] The literacy rate for the people over six was 85.1% (males 92.1%, females 75.2%).[1]

Religion[]

Hinduism is followed by 32.62 people. Islam is the dominant religion in the town with over 66.45% adherents. Christianity and Sikhism are followed by 0.12% and 0.64% people respectively.[5]

Transport[]

Road[]

Doda is well-connected by road to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India by the NH 244.

Rail[]

Doda is not connected with railways. The nearest railway station is Udhampur railway station located at a distance of 100 kilometres.

Air[]

The nearest airport is Jammu Airport located at a distance of 167 kilometres. There are plans to construct an airport in the neighbouring district city of Kishtwar. Upon its completion, the nearest airport at Kishtwar will be around 63 kilometres.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g District Census Handbook Doda, Part B (PDF). Census of India 2011 (Report). 18 June 2014. pp. 22–23. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Doda
  3. ^ "Doda, India Weather Averages - Monthly Average High and Low Temperature - Average Precipitation and Rainfall days". World Weather Online. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Doda weather history. Doda average weather by month. Weather history for Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, India". Meoweather. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Doda Town Population". Census India. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
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