Dang

Dang is a village located in Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 54km away from sub-district headquarter Tehri (tehsildar office) and 54km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Dang Gusain is the gram panchayat of Dang village.

Here you can discover what makes Dang unique in its vibrant Tehri-Tehri Garhwal region. You’ll see Dang’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Dang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dang is 043792. The village spans a total geographical area of 187.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 279145. Chamba is nearest town to Dang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 41km away.

When it comes to local governance, Dang village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanolti Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Dang

Population of Dang

According to the 2011 Census, Dang has a total population of about 739, with approximately 342 males and 397 females. The sex ratio is around 1160 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 84 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 99 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.82%, with male literacy at about 77.49% and female literacy near 63.22%. There are around 128 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Dang's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Dang

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dang. As per the 2011 stats, Dang had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Dang

Knowing the nearby villages of Dang helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Dang.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dang