Dung Village Overview
Dung is a village in Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 31 km from Ghansali tehsil headquarters and around 91 km from New Tehri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dhung is the Gram Panchayat for Dung village.
The sections below provide essential information about Dung village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dung is 043001. The village covers a geographical area of 110.5 hectares and has a pincode of 249155. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 91 km away.
Location Map of Dung
Population & Demographics of Dung
This section provides population and demographic details of Dung village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 461 | 171 | 290 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 84 | 40 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 147 | 53 | 94 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 247 | 109 | 138 |
| Illiterate Population | 214 | 62 | 152 |
Key population details of Dung village are given below:
- Dung village is a small village with a total population of around 461, including approximately 171 males and 290 females, with a sex ratio of 1695 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 147 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Dung village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 53.58%.
- There are around 92 households in Dung village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dung
Transport facilities help residents of Dung village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dung
The following villages are located close to Dung and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dung
- Where is Dung located?
- Dung village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dung?
- The Gram Panchayat of Dung is Dhung (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dung?
- The pincode of Dung is 249155.
- What is the population of Dung?
- Dung has a total population of 461, including 171 males and 290 females.
- How many households are there in Dung?
- There are 92 households in Dung.
- What is the literacy rate in Dung?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dung is 53.58%. Male literacy is 63.74% and female literacy is 47.59%.