>Toddy1 sex ratio - made clearer |
m robot: Update article (please report if you notice any mistake or error in this edit) |
||
| Line 17: | Line 17: | ||
| subdivision_type = Country | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|Union | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|Union Territory]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)| Jammu and Kashmir]] | | subdivision_name1 = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)| Jammu and Kashmir]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 = [[ | | subdivision_type2 = [[Administrative divisions of India|Division]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Doda district|Doda]] | | subdivision_name2 = [[Jammu Division|Jammu]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 = Region | |||
| subdivision_name3 = [[Chenab Valley]] | |||
| subdivision_type4 = [[Districts of Jammu and Kashmir|District]] | |||
| subdivision_name4 = [[Doda district|Doda]] | |||
| established_title = <!-- Established --> | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date = | | established_date = | ||
| Line 52: | Line 56: | ||
| official_name = | | official_name = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Doda''' is a town and a [[notified area committee]] in [[Doda district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and union territories of India|union territory]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)| Jammu and Kashmir]]. Doda | |||
'''Doda''' is a town and a [[notified area committee]] in [[Doda district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and union territories of India|union territory]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)| Jammu and Kashmir]]. Doda has an average elevation of {{convert|1,107|m|ft}}. | |||
==Climate== | ==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 | 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 warmer while the regions like Gundna, Padder, Marwah and Warwan remain snow bound for five-six months of the year. [[Summer]] is generally without rain and precipitation. Almost all the regions experiences snowfall in the winter. 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. | ||
{{Weather box | {{Weather box | ||
| width = auto | | width = auto | ||
| Line 110: | Line 115: | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{Pie chart | |||
|thumb = right | |||
|caption = Religion in Doda Town (2011)<ref name="Doda Town Population">{{cite web|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/jammu-kashmir/doda/doda/doda-mc-population.html|title=Doda Town Population|work=Census India|accessdate=11 July 2021}}</ref> | |||
|label1 = [[Islam]] | |||
|value1 = 66.45 | |||
|color1 = Green | |||
|label2 = [[Hinduism]] | |||
|value2 = 32.62 | |||
|color2 = Orange | |||
|label3 = [[Sikhism]] | |||
|value3 = 0.64 | |||
|color3 = Yellow | |||
|label4 = [[Christianity]] | |||
|value4 = 0.12 | |||
|color4 = Blue | |||
|label5 = [[Jainism]] | |||
|value5 = 0.06 | |||
|color5 = Maroon | |||
|label6 = Not Stated | |||
|value6 = 0.11 | |||
|color6 = Black | |||
}} | |||
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Doda had a population of 21,605.<ref name=PART_B_DCHB_DODA/> There were 12,506 males (58%) and 9,099 females (42%).<ref name=PART_B_DCHB_DODA/> Of the population, 2,726 (12.6%) were age 0-6: 1,487 males (55%) and 1,239 females (45%).<ref name=PART_B_DCHB_DODA/> The literacy rate for the people over six was 85.1% (males 92.1%, females 75.2%).<ref name=PART_B_DCHB_DODA/> | {{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Doda had a population of 21,605.<ref name=PART_B_DCHB_DODA/> There were 12,506 males (58%) and 9,099 females (42%).<ref name=PART_B_DCHB_DODA/> Of the population, 2,726 (12.6%) were age 0-6: 1,487 males (55%) and 1,239 females (45%).<ref name=PART_B_DCHB_DODA/> The literacy rate for the people over six was 85.1% (males 92.1%, females 75.2%).<ref name=PART_B_DCHB_DODA/> | ||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
[[Islam]] is the dominant religion in the town with over 66.45% adherents, while [[Hinduism]] is followed by 32.62% of the people. [[Christianity]] and [[Sikhism]] are followed by 0.12% and 0.64% people respectively.<ref name="Doda Town Population"/> | |||
==Transport== | |||
===Road=== | |||
Doda is well-connected by road to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India by the [[National Highway 244 (India)|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== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Jammu and Kashmir topics}} | |||
{{Municipalities of Jammu and Kashmir}} | {{Municipalities of Jammu and Kashmir}} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:33, 21 April 2022
Doda | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Doda Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Doda Doda (India) | |
| Coordinates: 33°08′N 75°34′E / 33.13°N 75.57°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Division | Jammu |
| Region | Chenab Valley |
| District | Doda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.25 km2 (5.50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,107 m (3,632 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 21,605 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 85.1% |
| • Sex ratio | 727.57 ♀/ 1000 ♂ |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 182202 |
| Vehicle registration | Plate No. - JK06 |
Doda is a town and a notified area committee in Doda district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Doda has an average elevation of 1,107 metres (3,632 ft).
Climate[edit | edit source]
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 warmer while the regions like Gundna, Padder, Marwah and Warwan remain snow bound for five-six months of the year. Summer is generally without rain and precipitation. Almost all the regions experiences snowfall in the winter. 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.
| Climate 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[2] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Meoweather[3] | |||||||||||||
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011[update] 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[edit | edit source]
Islam is the dominant religion in the town with over 66.45% adherents, while Hinduism is followed by 32.62% of the people. Christianity and Sikhism are followed by 0.12% and 0.64% people respectively.[4]
Transport[edit | edit source]
Road[edit | edit source]
Doda is well-connected by road to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India by the NH 244.
Rail[edit | edit source]
Doda is not connected with railways. The nearest railway station is Udhampur railway station located at a distance of 100 kilometres.
Air[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 District Census Handbook Doda, Part B (PDF). Census of India 2011 (Report). 18 June 2014. pp. 22–23. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ↑ "Doda, India Weather Averages - Monthly Average High and Low Temperature - Average Precipitation and Rainfall days". World Weather Online. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ↑ "Doda weather history. Doda average weather by month. Weather history for Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, India". Meoweather. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Doda Town Population". Census India. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
