Darmali - Kandisaur, Tehri Garhwal
Darmali is a village situated in the Kandisaur tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 130 km from Tehri and around 130 km from New Tehri. Darmali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Darmali is 043723. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.9 hectares and falls under the 249132 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Darmali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Darmali
According to the 2011 Census, Darmali village had a total population of 152 people, including 77 males and 75 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.28%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 54.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61.
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 | 152 | 77 | 75 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 61 | 30 | 31 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 96 | 60 | 36 |
| Illiterate Population | 56 | 17 | 39 |
Nearby Villages of Darmali
Darmali 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 Darmali
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Darmali.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| 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 Chamba to Darmali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Darmali is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Darmali
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Darmali 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 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Darmali
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Darmali village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Darmali
Where is Darmali located?
Darmali village is located in Kandisaur Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Darmali?
Darmali is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Darmali?
The pincode of Darmali is 249132.
What is the population of Darmali?
Darmali had a total population of 152, including 77 males and 75 females.
How many households are there in Darmali?
Darmali had 30 households.
What is the literacy rate in Darmali?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Darmali was 73.28%. Male literacy was 92.31% and female literacy was 54.55%.