Pangla

Pangla is a village located in Dharchula tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Dharchula (tehsildar office) and 140km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Pangala is the gram panchayat of Pangla village.

Here you can discover what makes Pangla unique in its vibrant Dharchula-Pithoragarh region. You’ll see Pangla’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 Pangla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pangla is 049103. The village spans a total geographical area of 131.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 264547. Dharchula is nearest town to Pangla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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

Google Map of Pangla

Population of Pangla

According to the 2011 Census, Pangla has a total population of about 941, with approximately 458 males and 483 females. The sex ratio is around 1054 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 122 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 26 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 75.45%, with male literacy at about 84.93% and female literacy near 66.46%. There are around 173 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pangla's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pangla

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

Nearby Villages of Pangla

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pangla