Pinglon - Garud, Bageshwar
Pinglon is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Pinglo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pinglon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pinglon is 051293. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.78 hectares and falls under the 263635 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Pinglon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Pinglon
According to the 2011 Census, Pinglon village had a total population of 1,118 people, including 545 males and 573 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.05%, with male literacy at 94.29% and female literacy at 69.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,118 | 545 | 573 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 163 | 90 | 73 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 274 | 138 | 136 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 774 | 429 | 345 |
| Illiterate Population | 344 | 116 | 228 |
Nearby Villages of Pinglon
Pinglon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Pinglon
Pinglon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Pinglon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pinglon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pinglon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Pinglon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pinglon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Pinglon
Where is Pinglon located?
Pinglon village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Pinglon?
The Gram Panchayat of Pinglon is Pinglo.
What is the pincode of Pinglon?
The pincode of Pinglon is 263635.
What is the population of Pinglon?
Pinglon had a total population of 1,118, including 545 males and 573 females.
How many households are there in Pinglon?
Pinglon had 233 households.
What is the literacy rate in Pinglon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pinglon was 81.05%. Male literacy was 94.29% and female literacy was 69.00%.