Danda - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Danda is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 80 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Danda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Danda is 043178. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.35 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Danda 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 Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Danda
According to the 2011 Census, Danda village had a total population of 277 people, including 131 males and 146 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,115 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.60%, with male literacy at 95.54% and female literacy at 59.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18.
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 | 277 | 131 | 146 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 27 | 19 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 189 | 107 | 82 |
| Illiterate Population | 88 | 24 | 64 |
Nearby Villages of Danda
Danda 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 Danda
Danda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Danda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Danda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Danda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Danda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Danda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Danda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Danda
Where is Danda located?
Danda village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Danda?
Danda is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Danda?
The pincode of Danda is 249122.
What is the population of Danda?
Danda had a total population of 277, including 131 males and 146 females.
How many households are there in Danda?
Danda had 83 households.
What is the literacy rate in Danda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Danda was 75.60%. Male literacy was 95.54% and female literacy was 59.42%.