List of Localities in dehradun

Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand. It is situated 236 km north of New Delhi in the Garhwal region and on the foothills of Himalayas. It lies between two of India’s major rivers—the Ganges and the Yamuna. The city is most famous for its natural resources and educational institutions. It possesses some of the best schools and institutions of India. From the military academy of the country to boarding schools, the city has it all.

Dehradun is famous for its beautiful locations, with a climate that is slightly mild. The city acts as a gateway to the surrounding regions and is in close proximity with popular Himalayan tourist destinations.

The city is one of the fastest growing cities in India and a targeted place for industrialization by the developing companies as well as the government. It is considered one of the cities that can be developed as alternative centers of growth. Dehradun is referred to as the Counter-Magnet town for this reason.

Stats and Facts

• As per the census report of 2011, the population of Dehradun is 5,78,420.
• As per the same report, the sex ratio of Dehradun is 906 per 1000 males, which is below India’s average sex ratio of 940 per 1000 males.
• The literacy rate of Dehradun is 89.32%.
• Dehradun has two rivers, viz. Sahastradhra and Dakpathar.
• The city is an earthquake-prone region and lies in India’s seismic zone-IV.
• Before the name Dehradun was used, the place was shown on old maps as Gurudwara.
• The district of Dehradun has Rajaji National Park which is home to several elephants.
• Summer temperatures of this city reach up to 40 degrees Celsius, whereas winter temperatures stay between 1-20 degrees Celsius.

The Tertiary Sector

• The dominant sector of the economy of Dehradun is the tertiary sector.
• Special Economic Zones are established in various parts of the city.
• Numerous IT companies are situated in Dehradun contributing majorly to the city’s economy.
• Tourism is also one of the important industries that play a major role in the economic development of Dehradun.

Connectivity

• Dehradun has a domestic airport, Jolly Grant Airport, which is helpful for domestic air travelers to reach the city.
• However, for international travelers to reach Dehradun by air, the nearest international airport is in New Delhi—Indira Gandhi International Airport.
• Dehradun has a railway station where train services are provided to major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Trivandrum and Varanasi.
• The city is well connected by road. Luxury buses are available from Dehradun to many major cities.
• The distances to Dehradun from some of the major cities are Delhi 255 km, Haridwar 54 km, Rishikesh 42 km, Agra 382 km, Shimla 221 km, Yamunotri 279 km, Kedarnath 270 km, and Nainital 297 km.

Dehradun Civic Administration

• Dehradun Nagar Nigam serves as the municipal corporation for the city of Dehradun.
• The city comes under the Dehradun district which is responsible for the administration of all towns and villages that come under it.
• The district of Dehradun has 6 tehsils, 6 community development blocks, 17 towns, 764 inhabited villages, and 18 unpopulated villages.
• Mussoorie-Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) was started in 1984 with an objective of planning and developing the cities, Mussoorie and Dehradun.
• District Court of Dehradun is the highest court for the district of Dehradun which serves the regions under the district.

Dehradun Infrastructure

Dehradun is one of the fastest growing cities in India and has a rich infrastructure, in terms of industries and commercialization. As a result, there are many multi-national corporations, malls, and factories being built. Primary infrastructure like roads, bridges and flyovers are properly constructed and maintained as well.

Dehradun possesses some of the best boarding schools and institutions in the country. The educational infrastructure of the city is top-notch making it one of the important cities in India in terms of education.

The Dehradun Master Plan 2025 is an amended master plan proposed by Mussoorie-Dehradun Development Authority. This plan acts as a foundation structure for the future development of the city. New linking roads are being proposed in the plan and the widening of the older ones for better traffic management in the city.

Infrastructure Projects

Name Of The Project	Impact Areas	Expected Completion Date	Remarks
Micro Surfacing of Dehradun City Roads	Dehradun city	Under development	To provide pothole-free and smooth roads to Dehradun commuters, the State Public Works Department (PWD) has started doing micro surfacing on the city roads
Dehradun-Haridwar Road Project—NH-58	The roads connecting the cities, Dehradun and Haridwar	Under Development	The project entails four lanes of about 39 kilometers of National Highway Section NH 58 in Uttarakhand from Haridwar to Dehradun
Transport Nagar Phase-II	Dehradun city region	October, 2013	In the area of Saharanpur road, offices, godown, and workshops are built
Green Building At Dehradun	Dehradun city region	2013	The aim of the project is to build an office for ONGC with features like conservation of water till up to 30% through the use of an onsite sewage plant, rainwater harvesting, energy saving up to 43% by use of energy-efficient motors, and under-floor air conditioning. Besides this, solar power generation will meet 7.5% of total electrical load.

Dehradun Real Estate

• The real estate industry is undergoing a flourishing phase in Dehradun currently.
• The real estate boom in Dehradun is associated with the rise of malls in the city.
• It is estimated that the real estate market will expand substantially. Retail is set to expand by more than 80%.
• There will be a 20% growth in the organized retail segment in the real estate in Dehradun.
• For the growth of real estate in Dehradun, a proper infrastructure is required. For that, vital infrastructure like roads are being improved.
• The investments in the information technology sector in the region also contribute to the Dehradun real estate market.

Key Localities in Dehradun

Localities	Per Sq. Ft. Price—Q3 2013	Rent Per Month For A 2 BHK Apartment in Dehradun (approx.) (Figures in 1000 rupees)
Mussoorie Bypass	3,391	6.4	9.6
Rajpur Road	3,700	6	14
Sahastradhara Road	3,916	9	16
Manduwala	1,800-2,200	3	6

Charges by Different Government Bodies

Property Registration

Stamp Duty: 3.75% for women and 5% for men.

Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL)

Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd, formerly known as Uttaranchal Power Corporation Ltd, was incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 on February 12, 2001 upon the formation of the state of Uttaranchal. UPCL is responsible for power supply to various districts, including Dehradun.

Electricity Tariff

Rate Schedule		Description	Fixed/Demand Charges (Per month)	Energy Charges
RTS1:Domestic	1. Metered		Rs. 7/Connection	Rs 1.50/KWH
	1.1	Life Line Consumers Below Poverty including kutir jyoti having load up to 1 KW and consumption up to 30 units per month
	1.2	Other Domestic Consumers having load up to 4 KW	Rs. 35/Connection	For 1-100 Units p.m. Rs 2.30/KWH For 101-200 Units p.m. Rs 2.70/KWH For 201-400 Units p.m. Rs 3.35/KWH For remaining Units p.m. Rs 3.50/KWH
	1.3	Other Domestic Consumers having load above 4 KW	Rs. 90/Connection
	2. Single Point Bulk Supply above 75 kW		Rs. 35/kW	Rs 3.15/KWH
	3.1 Un-metered in Rural (Hilly) Areas		Rs 140/Connection	Nil
	3.2 Un-metered in Rural (Other) Areas		Rs 310/Connection	Nil
RTS-1A: Snowbound	1. Domestic		Rs. 7/Connection	Rs 1.50/KWH
	2. Non-Domestic up to 1 kW		Rs. 7/Connection	Rs 1.50/KWH
	3. Non-Domestic above 1 kW & up to 4 kW		Rs. 7/Connection	Rs 2.15/KWH
	4. Non-Domestic above 4 kW		Rs. 14/Connection	Rs 3.25/KWH

Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan

The water supply in Dehradun is operated and maintained in the city by Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan (UJS). Majority (90%) of the households have in-house water supply connection.

Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan Online Services

Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan Online Services helps people in Uttarakhand to pay their water bills through the Internet. They can also file a complaint through the official website for any related problems. There is also customer care service, which empowers people to have their queries or complaints in water supply resolved.