Pingiri - Kalsi, Dehradun

Pingiri is a village situated in the Kalsi tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalsi and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Kamla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pingiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pingiri is 044951. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.29 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Pingiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pingiri

As per Census 2011, Pingiri village has a total population of 126 people, consisting of 66 males and 60 females. The village has 19 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 89 literate and 37 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pingiri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pingiri

Pingiri 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 Pingiri

Pingiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Pingiri is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Pingiri is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pingiri

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

Health Facilities in Pingiri

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

FAQs about Pingiri