Tungi

Tungi is a village located in Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Devprayag (tehsildar office) and 101km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Tunagi is the gram panchayat of Tungi village.

Here you can discover what makes Tungi unique in its vibrant Devprayag-Tehri Garhwal region. You’ll see Tungi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tungi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tungi is 043124. The village spans a total geographical area of 111.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249300. Devprayag is nearest town to Tungi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tungi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tungi

Population of Tungi

According to the 2011 Census, Tungi has a total population of about 341, with approximately 159 males and 182 females. The sex ratio is around 1144 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 45 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 19 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.94%, with male literacy at about 75.47% and female literacy near 44.51%. There are around 87 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tungi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tungi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tungi. As per the 2011 stats, Tungi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tungi

Knowing the nearby villages of Tungi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tungi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tungi