Dabara Village, Bhikiyasain, Almora, Uttarakhand

Dabara Village, Bhikiyasain, Almora, Uttarakhand

Dabara is a rural village in Almora district, Uttarakhand in Bhikiyasain tehsil. It is part of sutl development block and has its own Dabara gram panchayat. The village can be found amidst the rural landscape of Kumaon, with smaller villages dotted with the hills. According to the official Census Dabara is identified by the village code number 051854. 

Dabara is not a commercial or a conventional tourist centre. Bhikiyasain is the primary administrative and service centre and Ramnagar is an important road connecting centre for the service side of the district.

Which town is Dabara Village in?

Dabara is situated in Sult block of Almora district in Bhikiyasain tehsil of Uttarakhand.

Village code 051854 is the official Census code for Dabara. The records also show that the village was part of the development block of Sult and the Gram Panchayat of Dabara. 

What is Dabara Like?

Dabara is more akin to a rural Kumaon hill village. The village is envirngued by other small villages and the agricultural landscape of Bhikiyasain–Sult area. It is not as busy as a market or a tourist center. Visitors should make all their regular shopping and other shopping plans before going to Dabara according to Bhikiyasain or other service areas.

How to Reach Dabara

From Ramnagar

• Ramnagar is an essential road-junction for Dabara.
• The plan can be made for a practical journey from Sult–Bhikiyasain towards the local road network to Dabara.
• Ramnagar → Sult → Dabara
• Depending on the starting point and road conditions, the route may vary; for the last approach a current map is needed.
• According to data available in the village records, Ramnagar is an administrative town about 62 kms from Dabara. This is NOT a guaranteed current driving distance!

From Haldwani

• From Haldwani, go through the Kumaon Hill Road network to Bhikiyasain and then, on to the Sult side and Dabara.
• The first local, Haldwani, was then followed by Bhikiyasain, Sult and Dabara.
• Kathgodam/Haldwani is the rail to road start point for visitors coming by train.

From Bhikiyasain

• The primary administrative contact in Dabara is Bhikiyasain.
• According to village records, the headquarters of the Bhikiyasain sub-district were located in the vicinity of 23 km from Dabara. The actual road distance may vary depending on the route used. 

By Rail

• There is no railway station in Dabara.
• Visitors may start their journey from either Ramnagar or Kathgodam railway station and then journey on the road.

By Air

Air is the only way of getting here for the practical for air travellers, Pantnagar Airport serves this part of Kumaon.

Road Connectivity

• The primary mode of transportation into Dabara is by road.
• Records from the villages suggest that there are private bus service in the village and public bus facilities available in the immediate vicinity.
• The last leg of the trip, on local roads, can be longer than on the main hill roads.
• Readers are advised to consult the road conditions before travelling during the monsoons as smaller roads may be affected by rain and travel time may be lengthened.

Nearest Market & Town

Bhikiyasain is the prime service centre for the visitors visiting Dabara. It is the headquarters of the tehsil and has regular shopping, transport and other day to day needs. Sult is also significant since it is a development block for Dabara. In respect of the larger town level requirement, Ramnagar is an important reference point on this side of the Kumaon region. In the village records it is mentioned as the nearest statutory town.

Agriculture and Local Livelihood

Dabara is surrounded by agriculture as a component of the rural environment. However, accurate data for the existing crops grown in Dabara is scarce. It would thus be advisable not to impose an inbuilt list of crops without the villagers' confirmation. The countryside and villages continue to be a significant feature of the area.

History, Culture and Religious Places

Little is known of the history of Dabara. No major historical or religious monument or site within Dabara was confidently identified from the sources consulted. For this reason, it is advisable not to include an unsupported temple history, a story about where the temple came from, or a local legend. Subsequent additional information about a temple, a festival or a traditional practice can be added if the authenticity of local information is confirmed.

Around Natural and Sightseeing Places

Dabara is primarily a rural village (not a stand-alone tourist attraction). The surrounding Kumaon hills, the agricultural scene and nearby villages are more relevant to the visitors who come with a specific purpose for visiting Dabara.

If one wishes to take a wider trip, one can go to Bhikiyasain, Sult, Masi, Ranikhet or Ramnagar, depending on the route chosen. They are long-distance targets, and shouldn't be offered as attractions within the confines of Dabara.

The weather and seasonal factors should be taken into account

The seasonality of Dabara is general, similar to that of Kumaon hills. Generally, the spring and fall seasons are comfortable for travelling around the village and around the areas. The plains offer pleasant summers, with cool mornings and evenings. Special care should be taken with the monsoon, particularly on narrow hill roads. Rain may cause road conditions to change and cause delays. Winter mornings and evenings can be cold especially for overnight guests. Weather and road conditions should be checked prior to departure for a specific trip.

Dabara for Visitors

Dabara is ideal for those who prefer a more rural atmosphere in the district of Almora and village life in Kumaon. It has a calm rural ambience due to its location in the Sult block, it's link with Dabara Gram Panchayat and the surrounding village landscape. The Sult side has a convenient road connection for travellers arriving from Ramnagar. It is helpful to plan a journey from Haldwani towards BHikiyasain and then towards Sult. Dabara is a rural village with few facilities available for visitors and those who wish to visit should make arrangements for their basic needs prior to travelling.

Dabara Village at a Glance

Detail	Information
Village	Dabara
Gram Panchayat	Dabara
Tehsil	Bhikiyasain
Block	Sult
District	Almora
State	Uttarakhand
Village Code	051854
PIN Code	263667
Main travel mode	Road
Nearest useful service centre	Bhikiyasain
Block reference	Sult
Nearby town reference	Ramnagar
Nearby villages	Deyoli, Sajkholi, Toli, Malihari, Uajarar, Maudali

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