Dungar - Pokhari, Chamoli

Dungar is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Dungar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dungar is 041150. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.3 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Dungar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badrinath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dungar

According to the 2011 Census, Dungar village had a total population of 480 people, including 222 males and 258 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,162 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.41%, with male literacy at 95.70% and female literacy at 71.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Dungar

Dungar 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 Dungar

Dungar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramnagar, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Dungar is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Dungar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dungar

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

Health Facilities in Dungar

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

FAQs about Dungar