Dangala - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Dangala is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 71 km from Kotdwara and around 171 km from Pauri. Timli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dangala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dangala is 048286. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.52 hectares and falls under the 246121 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

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

Population of Dangala

As per Census 2011, Dangala village has a total population of 69 people, consisting of 30 males and 39 females. The village has 19 households and a sex ratio of 1,300 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 46 literate and 23 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dangala

Dangala 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 Dangala

Dangala 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 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Dangala is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Dangala is about 171 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dangala

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

Health Facilities in Dangala

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

FAQs about Dangala