Dang Chaura - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Dang Chaura is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 90 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dang Chaura is 043420. The village falls under the 249161 pincode. Srinagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dang Chaura
According to the 2011 Census, Dang Chaura village had a total population of 226 people, including 116 males and 110 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.53%, with male literacy at 79.81% and female literacy at 61.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.
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 | 226 | 116 | 110 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 140 | 72 | 68 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 146 | 83 | 63 |
| Illiterate Population | 80 | 33 | 47 |
Nearby Villages of Dang Chaura
Dang Chaura 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 Dang Chaura
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinagar to Dang Chaura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dang Chaura is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Dang Chaura
Where is Dang Chaura located?
Dang Chaura village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the pincode of Dang Chaura?
The pincode of Dang Chaura is 249161.
What is the population of Dang Chaura?
Dang Chaura had a total population of 226, including 116 males and 110 females.
How many households are there in Dang Chaura?
Dang Chaura had 53 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dang Chaura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dang Chaura was 70.53%. Male literacy was 79.81% and female literacy was 61.17%.