Dhunga Pant - Kanda, Bageshwar
Dhunga Pant is a village situated in the Kanda tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanda and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Bastoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhunga Pant village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhunga Pant is 050708. The village covers a total geographical area of 21.05 hectares and falls under the 263640 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Dhunga Pant village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kapkote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dhunga Pant
As per Census 2011, Dhunga Pant village has a total population of 101 people, consisting of 52 males and 49 females. The village has 24 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 60 literate and 41 illiterate residents. Additionally, 68 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhunga Pant are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 101 | 52 | 49 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 22 | 13 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 68 | 36 | 32 |
| Literate Population | 60 | 34 | 26 |
| Illiterate Population | 41 | 18 | 23 |
Nearby Villages of Dhunga Pant
Dhunga Pant 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 Dhunga Pant
Public transport in the Dhunga Pant is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Dhunga Pant is about 35 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 Dhunga Pant
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhunga Pant village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Dhunga Pant
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhunga Pant village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dhunga Pant
Where is Dhunga Pant located?
Dhunga Pant village is located in Kanda Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dhunga Pant?
The Gram Panchayat of Dhunga Pant is Bastoli.
What is the pincode of Dhunga Pant?
The pincode of Dhunga Pant is 263640.
What is the population of Dhunga Pant?
Dhunga Pant has a total population of 101, including 52 males and 49 females.
How many households are there in Dhunga Pant?
There are 24 households in Dhunga Pant.
What is the literacy rate in Dhunga Pant?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhunga Pant is 59.41%. Male literacy is 65.38% and female literacy is 53.06%.