Tuneta - Dhanaulti, Tehri Garhwal

Tuneta is a village situated in the Dhanaulti tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanaulti and around 72 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Tuneta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tuneta is 044193. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.39 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Tuneta 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 Tuneta

As per Census 2011, Tuneta village has a total population of 235 people, consisting of 119 males and 116 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 literate and 92 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Tuneta are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population235119116
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361818
Scheduled Castes (SC)472522
Literate Population1438558
Illiterate Population923458

Nearby Villages of Tuneta

Tuneta 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChamasariNorth-West1.09 km
KaphaltiNorth-East1.22 km
GaindNorth1.88 km
ChadogiNorth-West1.98 km
MawanaNorth-East2.38 km
KhyarsiNorth2.99 km
Thapla PujaldiNorth-East3.54 km
BurariNorth-West3.77 km
BichhuNorth-West3.80 km
KoltiEast3.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Tuneta

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tuneta. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Tuneta is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Tuneta is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tuneta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Tuneta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Tuneta

Where is Tuneta located?

Tuneta village is located in Dhanaulti Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Tuneta?

Tuneta is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Tuneta?

The pincode of Tuneta is 249180.

What is the population of Tuneta?

Tuneta has a total population of 235, including 119 males and 116 females.

How many households are there in Tuneta?

There are 37 households in Tuneta.

What is the literacy rate in Tuneta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Tuneta is 60.85%. Male literacy is 71.43% and female literacy is 50.00%.