Raung Kong - Dharchula, Pithoragarh
Raung Kong is a village situated in the Dharchula tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 69 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharchula and around 163 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Rong Kong serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raung Kong village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Raung Kong is 049088. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.08 hectares and falls under the 262547 pincode. Dharchula is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.
Raung Kong village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Raung Kong
According to the 2011 Census, Raung Kong village had a total population of 118 people, including 60 males and 58 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.31%, with male literacy at 91.53% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 118 | 60 | 58 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 117 | 60 | 57 |
| Literate Population | 92 | 54 | 38 |
| Illiterate Population | 26 | 6 | 20 |
Nearby Villages of Raung Kong
Raung Kong 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 Raung Kong
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Raung Kong.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >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 Raung Kong is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Raung Kong is about 163 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Raung Kong
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Raung Kong village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Raung Kong
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Raung Kong village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Raung Kong
Where is Raung Kong located?
Raung Kong village is located in Dharchula Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Raung Kong?
The Gram Panchayat of Raung Kong is Rong Kong.
What is the pincode of Raung Kong?
The pincode of Raung Kong is 262547.
What is the population of Raung Kong?
Raung Kong had a total population of 118, including 60 males and 58 females.
How many households are there in Raung Kong?
Raung Kong had 35 households.
What is the literacy rate in Raung Kong?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Raung Kong was 79.31%. Male literacy was 91.53% and female literacy was 66.67%.