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
As per Census 2011, Dang Chaura village has a total population of 226 people, consisting of 116 males and 110 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 146 literate and 80 illiterate residents. Additionally, 140 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dang Chaura are given below:
| 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 | - |
| 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
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| 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 has a total population of 226, including 116 males and 110 females.
How many households are there in Dang Chaura?
There are 53 households in Dang Chaura.
What is the literacy rate in Dang Chaura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dang Chaura is 64.60%. Male literacy is 71.55% and female literacy is 57.27%.