Dungara - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal
Dungara is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Devprayag and around 113 km from New Tehri. Dungara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dungara is 043304. The village covers a total geographical area of 40 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Dungara 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 Rudraprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dungara
According to the 2011 Census, Dungara village had a total population of 75 people, including 34 males and 41 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 1,206 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.87%, with male literacy at 97.06% and female literacy at 62.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37.
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 | 75 | 34 | 41 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 37 | 19 | 18 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 56 | 33 | 23 |
| Illiterate Population | 19 | 1 | 18 |
Nearby Villages of Dungara
Dungara 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 Dungara
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirtinagar to Dungara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Dungara is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Dungara
Where is Dungara located?
Dungara village is located in Kirtinagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Dungara?
Dungara is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dungara?
The pincode of Dungara is 249161.
What is the population of Dungara?
Dungara had a total population of 75, including 34 males and 41 females.
How many households are there in Dungara?
Dungara had 19 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dungara?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dungara was 78.87%. Male literacy was 97.06% and female literacy was 62.16%.