Gumkana - Dharchula, Pithoragarh
Gumkana is a village situated in the Dharchula tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 51 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharchula and around 151 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Dhar Pangu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gumkana village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gumkana is 049100. The village covers a total geographical area of 13.62 hectares and falls under the 262545 pincode. Dharchula is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.
Gumkana 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.
Nearby Villages of Gumkana
Gumkana 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 Gumkana
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| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharchula to Gumkana is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Gumkana is about 151 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Gumkana
Where is Gumkana located?
Gumkana village is located in Dharchula Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gumkana?
The Gram Panchayat of Gumkana is Dhar Pangu.
What is the pincode of Gumkana?
The pincode of Gumkana is 262545.