Dung - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Dung is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 91 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Dhung serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dung village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dung is 043001. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.5 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 91 km away.
Dung village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghanshali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dung
According to the 2011 Census, Dung village had a total population of 461 people, including 171 males and 290 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,696 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.52%, with male literacy at 83.21% and female literacy at 56.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | 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) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 247 | 109 | 138 |
| Illiterate Population | 214 | 62 | 152 |
Nearby Villages of Dung
Dung 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 Dung
Public transport in the Dung is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Tehri to Dung is about 91 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dung is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dung
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dung village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Dung
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dung village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs 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.
What is the pincode of Dung?
The pincode of Dung is 249155.
What is the population of Dung?
Dung had a total population of 461, including 171 males and 290 females.
How many households are there in Dung?
Dung had 92 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dung?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dung was 65.52%. Male literacy was 83.21% and female literacy was 56.10%.