Dadhuli Village, Bhikiyasain, Almora, Uttarakhand

Dadhuli Village, Bhikiyasain, Almora, Uttarakhand

Dadhuli is a village in Almora district, Uttarakhand in the rural area of Bhikiyasain tehsil and Bhikiyasain development block. It is a part of the Kumaon Hill area of Dadhuli Gram Panchayat at Bhikiyasain. According to the village records, Dadhuli is Census village code 051747. 

The village is located in a peaceful, rural area, with fields and other small villages nearby. The main service centre in the vicinity is Bhikiyasain and the nearest statutory town in the village records is listed as 'Ranikhet'. 

Where is Dadhuli Village Located?

• Dadhuli comes under Bhikiyasain tehsil and Bhikiyasain block of Almora district in Uttarakhand.
• Dadhuli is always found in the village record as belonging to Dadhuli Gram Panchayat and Bhikiyasain Block.

What is Dadhuli Like?

Overall, the town of Dadhuli is quite an intimate Kumaon hill village. The village lies in a rural setting with farmland and other small villages scattered around the hills. It is not a touristic village and one might not find extensive touristic facilities here, but have rather a relative quiet village environment. Practical centre for the visitors who need regular shopping, transportation and other services is Bhikiyasain.

How to Reach Dadhuli

From Ramnagar

• Ramnagar is a convenient road link to this area of Almora.
• A realistic route can be planned that leads to Bhikiyasain and then to the local roads that lead to Dadhuli:

Ramnagar → Bhikiyasain → Dadhuli

Before a journey, it is important to verify the path and destination on an up-to-date map.

From Haldwani

• From Haldwani, proceed through the network of hill roads in Kumaon to Bhikiyasain again and then proceed to Dadhuli.
• The route is from haldwani to kumaon hill route to Bhikiyasain to dadhuli.
• Kathgodam/Haldwani railway station is used as rail-to-road start point.

From Bhikiyasain

• Bhikiyasain is the most useful local reference point for Dadhuli.
• Actually the Bhikiyasain sub-district headquarters is approximately 20 km from Dadhuli, depending on the route taken.

By Rail

• There is no railway station in Dadhuli.
• People can reach Kathgodam or Ramnagar and then take a road trip.

By Air

Air travel is the practical airport of this area in Kumaon and Pantnagar Airport is the next option followed by road transport.

Road Connectivity

Road is the primary mode of transport to reach Dadhuli. The village is linked with the road network of the surrounding villages around Bhikiyasain. The last access to the settlement is provided by local roads. The monsoon is the time to expect extra travel time and to verify the condition of the roads before departing, especially for smaller hill roads.

Market and Town are located close by

Bhikiyasain is the best service centre found nearby of Dadhuli. It serves as the headquarters of tehsil and block and is a convenient shopping, transportation and everyday need centre.

In the village records, Ranikhet was mentioned as the nearest statutory town which is approximately 38 km in administrative record. This information is presented as a general reference only and should not be considered as an accurate present day road distance.

This is part of Agriculture and Local Livelihood

Agriculture is a component of the rural surroundings of Dadhuli. It is confirmed by the available records from the village level that the area is characterised by agriculture, however it is not possible to confidently say which crops are currently being cultivated in Dadhuli. Therefore, a general description of the crop rather than the crop list is preferred.

History, Culture and Religious Places

Not much is known about the particular history of Dadhuli at present. There were no prominent historic monuments in Dadhuli that could be reliably identified.

Thus, it is preferable not to include an unverifiable story of village origin or a historical statement. Similarly, none of the religious sites could be affirmed with great conviction within this Dadhuli to make it an attraction for visitors.

Close-by natural places and sightseeing spots

Dadhuli is not a tourist town, but a rural village. The most significant features of interest to the visitor are the surrounding Kumaon hills, agricultural landscape and nearby villages.

If they choose to go on a wider tour of this part of Kumaon then they can opt for Bhikiyasain, Ranikhet or Dwarahat or Ramnagar depending on the way they travel. These are places to visit, outside of Dadhuli and should not be marketed as attractions within Dadhuli.

The conditions of the weather and seasons

The seasonal trend in Dadhuli is the same as of the Kumaon hills. The spring and autumn are good times to travel the village and surrounding area. While nights and mornings are cool, the plains can be a more comfortable summer.

Extra care must be taken when travelling on smaller roads in the villages during the monsoon. Rain may impact roads and cause longer travel times. Mornings and evenings are cold in the winter for those who stay overnight. Road and weather conditions need to be reviewed prior to leaving for a trip.

Dadhuli for Visitors

For those interested in the rural aspects of Almora district and Kumaon village life, Dadhuli is best suited for visitors. The peaceful local character of the village is given by the presence of its agricultural environment and its location in Bhikiyasain block, its own Gram Panchayat of Dadhuli. When travelling from Ramnagar and Haldwani, the first stop is Bhikiyasain after which Dadhuli can be reached. 

As Dadhuli is a small village with not many touristy facilities, visitors must make their arrangements for their needs before reaching here.

Dadhuli Village at a Glance

Detail	Information
Village	Dadhuli
Gram Panchayat	Dadhuli
Tehsil	Bhikiyasain
Block	Bhikiyasain
District	Almora
State	Uttarakhand
Village Code	051747
PIN Code	263646
Main travel mode	Road
Nearest useful service centre	Bhikiyasain
Nearest statutory town reference	Ranikhet
Nearby villages	Dalmari, Dalmori, Bamyoli, Jassajunena, Khanoli, Mayalkote

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