Dhunka

Dhunka is a village located in Pauri tehsil of Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 41km away from Pauri, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Dhunka village. As per 2009 stats, Dhumaka is the gram panchayat of Dhunka village.

Here you can discover what makes Dhunka unique in its vibrant Pauri-Garhwal region. You’ll see Dhunka’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 Dhunka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dhunka is 046345. The village spans a total geographical area of 78.05 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 246123. Pauri is nearest town to Dhunka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 41km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dhunka 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 Srinagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dhunka

Population of Dhunka

According to the 2011 Census, Dhunka has a total population of about 301, with approximately 126 males and 175 females. The sex ratio is around 1388 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 98 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 60.47%, with male literacy at about 66.67% and female literacy near 56.00%. There are around 66 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dhunka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dhunka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dhunka. As per the 2011 stats, Dhunka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dhunka

Knowing the nearby villages of Dhunka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dhunka.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dhunka