Dang - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Dang is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 85 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Farasoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dang village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dang is 043171. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.55 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Dang 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 Dang
According to the 2011 Census, Dang village had a total population of 126 people, including 58 males and 68 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 1,172 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.95%, with male literacy at 92.00% and female literacy at 68.75%.
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 | 126 | 58 | 68 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 90 | 46 | 44 |
| Illiterate Population | 36 | 12 | 24 |
Nearby Villages of Dang
Dang 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
Dang 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 >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 Devprayag to Dang is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dang is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dang
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dang 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 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Dang
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dang 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 Dang
Where is Dang located?
Dang village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Dang?
The Gram Panchayat of Dang is Farasoli.
What is the pincode of Dang?
The pincode of Dang is 249122.
What is the population of Dang?
Dang had a total population of 126, including 58 males and 68 females.
How many households are there in Dang?
Dang had 33 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dang?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dang was 78.95%. Male literacy was 92.00% and female literacy was 68.75%.