Dal Dung - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal
Dal Dung is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 60 km from Devprayag and around 110 km from New Tehri. Daldhung serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dal Dung village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dal Dung is 043380. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.04 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Dal Dung village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dal Dung
According to the 2011 Census, Dal Dung village had a total population of 770 people, including 322 males and 448 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,391 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.34%, with male literacy at 93.24% and female literacy at 64.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.
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 | 770 | 322 | 448 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 98 | 41 | 57 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 29 | 17 | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 513 | 262 | 251 |
| Illiterate Population | 257 | 60 | 197 |
Nearby Villages of Dal Dung
Dal 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 Dal Dung
Dal Dung is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirtinagar to Dal Dung is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dal Dung is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dal Dung
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dal Dung village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Dal 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 Dal Dung 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 Dal Dung
Where is Dal Dung located?
Dal Dung village is located in Kirtinagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Dal Dung?
The Gram Panchayat of Dal Dung is Daldhung.
What is the pincode of Dal Dung?
The pincode of Dal Dung is 249161.
What is the population of Dal Dung?
Dal Dung had a total population of 770, including 322 males and 448 females.
How many households are there in Dal Dung?
Dal Dung had 216 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dal Dung?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dal Dung was 76.34%. Male literacy was 93.24% and female literacy was 64.19%.