Dung Laga Birakot - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Dung Laga Birakot is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 69 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Birakot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dung Laga Birakot village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dung Laga Birakot is 043085. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.97 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Dung Laga Birakot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Dung Laga Birakot
As per Census 2011, Dung Laga Birakot village has a total population of 238 people, consisting of 125 males and 113 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 152 literate and 86 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dung Laga Birakot are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 238 | 125 | 113 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 152 | 98 | 54 |
| Illiterate Population | 86 | 27 | 59 |
Nearby Villages of Dung Laga Birakot
Dung Laga Birakot 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 Dung Laga Birakot
Public transport in the Dung Laga Birakot 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 Dung Laga Birakot is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dung Laga Birakot is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dung Laga Birakot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dung Laga Birakot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Dung Laga Birakot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dung Laga Birakot village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dung Laga Birakot
Where is Dung Laga Birakot located?
Dung Laga Birakot village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dung Laga Birakot?
The Gram Panchayat of Dung Laga Birakot is Birakot.
What is the pincode of Dung Laga Birakot?
The pincode of Dung Laga Birakot is 249122.
What is the population of Dung Laga Birakot?
Dung Laga Birakot has a total population of 238, including 125 males and 113 females.
How many households are there in Dung Laga Birakot?
There are 49 households in Dung Laga Birakot.
What is the literacy rate in Dung Laga Birakot?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dung Laga Birakot is 63.87%. Male literacy is 78.40% and female literacy is 47.79%.