Dungri - Karnaprayag, Chamoli

Dungri is a village situated in the Karnaprayag tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karnaprayag and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Dungri Jaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dungri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dungri is 041327. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 246487 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dungri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Dungri

According to the 2011 Census, Dungri village had a total population of 441 people, including 214 males and 227 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.31%, with male literacy at 96.74% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dungri

Dungri 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 Dungri

Dungri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Dungri is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Dungri is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dungri

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

Health Facilities in Dungri

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

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