Joli is a small village located in Kotdwara Tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. The village is located in the lower Garhwal Himalayan region and is part of the Dugadda Development Block. The 2011 Census data shows that Joli had 179 people residing in 41 households.
Joli is like many villages of Pauri Garhwal, which are surrounded by natural greenery, agricultural fields and small forests. The village is a symbol of the traditional way of life in Uttarakhand, where the agriculture-based lifestyle and the inclusion of animals in daily life are still in practice.
The tehsil of Joli Kot lies under the Dugdda block. The village is located within the foothills of the Garhwal Himalaya and serves agricultural areas, forests and short waterways.
The environs generally feature:
The climate of Joli is relatively mild with warm summers and pleasant winters as compared to that of the higher villages in Pauri district of the higher Himalayas.
Garhwal culture is embedded in the culture of Joli.
Key cultural and religious activities are:
Local worship of the devatas or the gods
Community gatherings on occasions of marriage and festivals
The majority of people speak Garhwali and Hindi is used for education and administrative purposes.
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, the main airport of the Garhwal region.
The closest railway station is Kotdwara Railway Station, which is directly connected with Delhi and various northern cities.
Road access is available throughout the year, except for the monsoon season when caution is advised.
Joli is not a tourist destination, but a traditional residential village.
Be sensitive to local culture and religion.
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Particular |
Details |
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Village Name |
Joli |
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District |
Pauri Garhwal |
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Tehsil |
Kotdwara |
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Block |
Dugadda |
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State |
Uttarakhand |
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Population (2011) |
179 |
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Households |
41 |
|
Male Population |
86 |
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Female Population |
93 |
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Sex Ratio |
1081 |
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Literacy Rate |
Approximately 80% |
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Main Languages |
Garhwali, Hindi |
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Primary Occupation |
Agriculture and Livestock Rearing |
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Region |
Garhwal Himalaya |
Joli is special because it is the typical rural landscape of the Garhwal foothills. The village is still deeply tied to the farm, traditions and community life.
It has a fairly low population and a high sex ratio, which gives rise to very intimate relationships, and the process of traditional knowledge, farming and Garhwali culture is transferred from one generation to the next.
If someone is interested in knowing the actual day-to-day life of a rural area of Uttarakhand apart from commercial tourism, Joli provides a peek.
Joli is one of the many villages that make up the cultural fabric of Pauri Garhwal that has not received widespread recognition. The village is situated in rural charm, with fields, rivers and the scenic beauty of the Garhwal hills providing a strong experience of agricultural life. Although not showcased on trekking tours, Joli provides an opportunity to learn about the daily life, traditions and resilience of the villages of Uttarakhand. If you are looking for a peaceful and meaningful experience, Joli offers a taste of village traditions and real Himalayan life.
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