Sunau - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal
Sunau is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 95 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Bangar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sunau village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sunau is 044229. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.32 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Sunau village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Sunau
As per Census 2011, Sunau village has a total population of 106 people, consisting of 49 males and 57 females. The village has 16 households and a sex ratio of 1,163 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 85 literate and 21 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sunau are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 106 | 49 | 57 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 41 | 20 | 21 |
| Literate Population | 85 | 45 | 40 |
| Illiterate Population | 21 | 4 | 17 |
Nearby Villages of Sunau
Sunau 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 Sunau
Public transport in the Sunau is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Sunau.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Sunau is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Sunau is about 95 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 Sunau
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sunau 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 Sunau
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sunau 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Sunau
Where is Sunau located?
Sunau village is located in Dhanaulti Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sunau?
The Gram Panchayat of Sunau is Bangar.
What is the pincode of Sunau?
The pincode of Sunau is 249180.
What is the population of Sunau?
Sunau has a total population of 106, including 49 males and 57 females.
How many households are there in Sunau?
There are 16 households in Sunau.
What is the literacy rate in Sunau?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sunau is 80.19%. Male literacy is 91.84% and female literacy is 70.18%.