Dharchula Tehsil - Pithoragarh District, Uttarakhand
Dharchula is an administrative tehsil in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Dharchula is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Tanakpur, while the nearest airport is Pithorgarh Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 2,690 km², including 2,686.77 km² rural area and 3.50 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 976 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dharchula Tehsil
Dharchula Tehsil has a total of 78 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baling | Rural | Baling |
| 2 | Baluwakot | Rural | Baluwakot |
| 3 | Baugling | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Baun | Rural | Baun |
| 5 | Baungling | Rural | Baungling |
| 6 | Bundi | Rural | Bundi |
| 7 | Bung Bung | Rural | Bung Bung |
| 8 | Chal | Rural | Chal |
| 9 | Chhalmachhilason | Rural | Chalma Chhilason |
| 10 | Chharchhum | Rural | Chharchhum |
| 11 | Dantu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 12 | Dar | Rural | Dar |
| 13 | Daubu Yangsu | Rural | Datu |
| 14 | Dhar Pangu | Rural | Dhar Pangu |
| 15 | Dharchula | Rural | Chamu |
| 16 | Dharchula Dehat | Rural | Dharchula Dehat |
| 17 | Dhunga Toli | Rural | Dunga Toli |
| 18 | Dug R.F. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 19 | Dugtu | Rural | Dugtu |
| 20 | Duti Bagad | Rural | Diyuti Bagar |
| 21 | Galagar | Rural | Jipti |
| 22 | Galati | Rural | Galati |
| 23 | Garbyang | Rural | Garbiyang |
| 24 | Garguwa | Rural | Garguwa |
| 25 | Go | Rural | Gau |
| 26 | Gumkana | Rural | Dhar Pangu |
| 27 | Gunji | Rural | Gunjee |
| 28 | Heera Gumari R.F. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 29 | Heera Gumari R.F. (P-2) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 30 | Himkhola | Rural | Himkhola |
| 31 | Jamku | Rural | Jamku |
| 32 | Jaykot | Rural | Jai Kot |
| 33 | Jipti | Rural | Jipti |
| 34 | Jumma | Rural | Jumma |
| 35 | Juntigar R.F. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 36 | Jyoti Pangu | Rural | Jyoti Pangu |
| 37 | Kalika | Rural | Kalika |
| 38 | Khela | Rural | Khela |
| 39 | Khet | Rural | Khet |
| 40 | Khimling | Rural | Gau |
| 41 | Khumati | Rural | Khumti |
| 42 | Kimkhola | Rural | Kimkhola |
| 43 | Kuti | Rural | Kuti |
| 44 | Lum | Rural | Jamku |
| 45 | Majtham/Payya R.F. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 46 | Marchha | Rural | Marchha |
| 47 | Nagling | Rural | Nagling |
| 48 | Napalachchu | Rural | Napalachchu |
| 49 | Navi | Rural | Navi |
| 50 | New | Rural | New |
| 51 | Pangla | Rural | Pangala |
| 52 | Payya Pauri | Rural | Payya Pauri |
| 53 | Philam | Rural | Philam |
| 54 | Punla Bhataka | Rural | Chalma Chhilason |
| 55 | Ramtoli | Rural | Ram Toli |
| 56 | Ranthi | Rural | Ranthi |
| 57 | Raung Kong | Rural | Rong Kong |
| 58 | Rung | Rural | Rung |
| 59 | Rungling R.F. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 60 | Sagri Dhakdhauna | Rural | Jyoti Pangu |
| 61 | Sela | Rural | Sela |
| 62 | Sipu | Rural | Seepu |
| 63 | Sirdang | Rural | Sir Dang |
| 64 | Sirkha | Rural | Sirkha |
| 65 | Sobala | Rural | New |
| 66 | Sobala R.F. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 67 | Sobala R.F. (P-2) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 68 | Sosa | Rural | Sosa |
| 69 | Suwa | Rural | Suwa |
| 70 | Syankuri | Rural | Syankuri |
| 71 | Tankul | Rural | Tankul |
| 72 | Tanta Gaon Roto | Rural | Dhar Pangu |
| 73 | Tejam | Rural | Umchiya |
| 74 | Thakla/Dhafiya Dhura R.F. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 75 | Tham | Rural | Diyuti Bagar |
| 76 | Tidang | Rural | Tidang |
| 77 | Umachiya | Rural | Umchiya |
| 78 | Watan | Rural | Umchiya |
Population of Dharchula Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Dharchula Tehsil has a total population of 65,689 people, consisting of 33,240 males and 32,449 females. There are 14,714 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 24 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,689 | 58,650 | 7,039 |
| Male Population | 33,240 | 29,443 | 3,797 |
| Female Population | 32,449 | 29,207 | 3,242 |
| Total Households | 14,714 | 13,002 | 1,712 |
| Population Density | 24 / km² | 22 / km² | 2,011 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 44,585 literate people and 9,325 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 13,002 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 9,433 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,325 | 8,435 | 890 |
| Literate Population | 44,585 | 39,132 | 5,453 |
| Illiterate Population | 21,104 | 19,518 | 1,586 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 13,002 | 11,572 | 1,430 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 9,433 | 7,513 | 1,920 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.