Doda, Jammu and Kashmir

This article is about the municipality in India. For its namesake district, see Doda district.

A town and district headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir

Town in Jammu and Kashmir, India

Doda

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Doda

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Doda

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Coordinates: 33°08′N 75°34′E﻿ / ﻿33.13°N 75.57°E﻿ / 33.13; 75.57
Country|  India
Union Territory|  Jammu and Kashmir
Division| Jammu
Region| Chenab Valley
District| Doda
Area

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• 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

[1]

• 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

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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 Dessa Valley tehsil Bhagwah, 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
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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

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Religion in Doda Town (2011)[4]

1. Islam (66.5%)
2. Hinduism (32.6%)
3. Sikhism (0.64%)
4. Christianity (0.12%)
5. Jainism (0.06%)
6. 0.00%

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

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Islam has been 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

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### Road

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

### Rail

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

### Air

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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.

## See also

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* Government Degree College, Doda.

## References

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1. ^ 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. ^ "Doda, India Weather Averages - Monthly Average High and Low Temperature - Average Precipitation and Rainfall days". World Weather Online. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
3. ^ "Doda weather history. Doda average weather by month. Weather history for Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, India". Meoweather. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
4. ^ a b "Doda Town Population". Census India. Retrieved 11 July 2021.

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