Dungari - Machhor, Almora

Dungari is a village situated in the Machhor tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 96 km from Sult and around 122 km from Almora. Dungari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dungari is 052233. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.16 hectares and falls under the 263680 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 81 km away.

Dungari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranikhet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dungari

As per Census 2011, Dungari village has a total population of 311 people, consisting of 159 males and 152 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 237 literate and 74 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dungari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dungari

Dungari is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dungari

Dungari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Dungari is about 81 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Dungari is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dungari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dungari village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dungari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dungari village are given below:

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