Dhunga Pant
Dhunga Pant is a village located in Kanda tehsil of Bageshwar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Kanda (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Bageshwar. As per 2009 stats, Bastoli is the gram panchayat of Dhunga Pant village.
Here you can discover what makes Dhunga Pant unique in its vibrant Kanda-Bageshwar region. You’ll see Dhunga Pant’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Dhunga Pant
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhunga Pant is 050708. The village spans a total geographical area of 21.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 263631. Bageshwar is nearest town to Dhunga Pant village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.
When it comes to local governance, Dhunga Pant village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kapkote Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Almora Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Dhunga Pant
Population of Dhunga Pant
According to the 2011 Census, Dhunga Pant has a total population of about 101, with approximately 52 males and 49 females. The sex ratio is around 942 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 22 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 68 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.41%, with male literacy at about 65.38% and female literacy near 53.06%. There are around 24 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhunga Pant's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 101 | 52 | 49 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 22 | 13 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 68 | 36 | 32 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 60 | 34 | 26 |
| Illiterate Population | 41 | 18 | 23 |
Connectivity of Dhunga Pant
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhunga Pant. As per the 2011 stats, Dhunga Pant had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dhunga Pant
Knowing the nearby villages of Dhunga Pant helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhunga Pant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dhunga Pant
- Where is Dhunga Pant located?
- Dhunga Pant village is situated in Kanda Tehsil, within the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dhunga Pant?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dhunga Pant is Bastoli (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Dhunga Pant?
- The pincode of Dhunga Pant is 263631, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Dhunga Pant as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dhunga Pant is 101, with 52 males and 49 females.
- How many households are there in Dhunga Pant as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Dhunga Pant village has a total of 24 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Dhunga Pant as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dhunga Pant is 59.41%. The male literacy rate is 65.38%, while the female literacy rate is 53.06%.