Dhunga Toli - Dharchula, Pithoragarh
Dhunga Toli is a village situated in the Dharchula tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharchula and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Dunga Toli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhunga Toli village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhunga Toli is 049142. The village covers a total geographical area of 312.91 hectares and falls under the 262576 pincode. Dharchula is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Dhunga Toli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dharchula Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dhunga Toli
As per Census 2011, Dhunga Toli village has a total population of 1,025 people, consisting of 480 males and 545 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 1,135 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 689 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 252 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhunga Toli are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,025 | 480 | 545 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 142 | 76 | 66 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 252 | 107 | 145 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 689 | 372 | 317 |
| Illiterate Population | 336 | 108 | 228 |
Nearby Villages of Dhunga Toli
Dhunga Toli is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dhunga Toli
Dhunga Toli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharchula to Dhunga Toli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Dhunga Toli is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dhunga Toli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhunga Toli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Dhunga Toli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhunga Toli village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dhunga Toli
Where is Dhunga Toli located?
Dhunga Toli village is located in Dharchula Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dhunga Toli?
The Gram Panchayat of Dhunga Toli is Dunga Toli.
What is the pincode of Dhunga Toli?
The pincode of Dhunga Toli is 262576.
What is the population of Dhunga Toli?
Dhunga Toli has a total population of 1,025, including 480 males and 545 females.
How many households are there in Dhunga Toli?
There are 235 households in Dhunga Toli.
What is the literacy rate in Dhunga Toli?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhunga Toli is 67.22%. Male literacy is 77.50% and female literacy is 58.17%.