Tungi - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Tungi is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 101 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Tunagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tungi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tungi is 043124. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.5 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Tungi 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 Tungi
As per Census 2011, Tungi village has a total population of 341 people, consisting of 159 males and 182 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 1,144 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 201 literate and 140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tungi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 341 | 159 | 182 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 45 | 20 | 25 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 201 | 120 | 81 |
| Illiterate Population | 140 | 39 | 101 |
Nearby Villages of Tungi
Tungi 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 Tungi
Tungi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus 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 Tungi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Tungi is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Tungi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tungi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Tungi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Tungi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Tungi
Where is Tungi located?
Tungi village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tungi?
The Gram Panchayat of Tungi is Tunagi.
What is the pincode of Tungi?
The pincode of Tungi is 249161.
What is the population of Tungi?
Tungi has a total population of 341, including 159 males and 182 females.
How many households are there in Tungi?
There are 87 households in Tungi.
What is the literacy rate in Tungi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tungi is 58.94%. Male literacy is 75.47% and female literacy is 44.51%.