Dungkhaboly - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Dungkhaboly is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 95 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Dhung serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dungkhaboly village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dungkhaboly is 042944. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.77 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.
Dungkhaboly village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pratapnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dungkhaboly
As per Census 2011, Dungkhaboly village has a total population of 1,303 people, consisting of 571 males and 732 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 1,281 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 702 literate and 601 illiterate residents. Additionally, 795 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dungkhaboly are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,303 | 571 | 732 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 215 | 108 | 107 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 795 | 347 | 448 |
| Literate Population | 702 | 357 | 345 |
| Illiterate Population | 601 | 214 | 387 |
Nearby Villages of Dungkhaboly
Dungkhaboly 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 Dungkhaboly
Dungkhaboly is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Dungkhaboly is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dungkhaboly 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 Dungkhaboly
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dungkhaboly village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Dungkhaboly
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dungkhaboly village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dungkhaboly
Where is Dungkhaboly located?
Dungkhaboly village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dungkhaboly?
The Gram Panchayat of Dungkhaboly is Dhung.
What is the pincode of Dungkhaboly?
The pincode of Dungkhaboly is 249155.
What is the population of Dungkhaboly?
Dungkhaboly has a total population of 1,303, including 571 males and 732 females.
How many households are there in Dungkhaboly?
There are 259 households in Dungkhaboly.
What is the literacy rate in Dungkhaboly?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dungkhaboly is 53.88%. Male literacy is 62.52% and female literacy is 47.13%.