Dang - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal
Dang is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from Devprayag and around 92 km from New Tehri. Dang village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dang is 043327. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.02 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Dang village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Dang
As per Census 2011, Dang village has a total population of 360 people, consisting of 169 males and 191 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 1,130 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 250 literate and 110 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dang are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 360 | 169 | 191 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 54 | 26 | 28 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 34 | 17 | 17 |
| Literate Population | 250 | 133 | 117 |
| Illiterate Population | 110 | 36 | 74 |
Nearby Villages of Dang
Dang 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 Dang
Dang is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| 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 Kirtinagar to Dang is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dang is about 92 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 Dang
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dang village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Dang
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dang 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 Dang
Where is Dang located?
Dang village is located in Kirtinagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dang?
Dang is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dang?
The pincode of Dang is 249161.
What is the population of Dang?
Dang has a total population of 360, including 169 males and 191 females.
How many households are there in Dang?
There are 81 households in Dang.
What is the literacy rate in Dang?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dang is 69.44%. Male literacy is 78.70% and female literacy is 61.26%.