Bangar - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Bangar is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 94 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Bangar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangar is 044228. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.12 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Bangar 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 Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bangar

According to the 2011 Census, Bangar village had a total population of 242 people, including 116 males and 126 females, living in 42 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.72%, with male literacy at 97.06% and female literacy at 90.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bangar

Bangar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bangar

Public transport in the Bangar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Bangar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Bangar is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bangar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bangar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bangar village are given below:

FAQs about Bangar