Dhuink - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Dhuink is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 56 km from Barkot and around 142 km from Uttarkashi. Dhuik serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhuink village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhuink is 040458. The village covers a total geographical area of 409.26 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Dhuink 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 Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhuink

According to the 2011 Census, Dhuink village had a total population of 424 people, including 213 males and 211 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.51%, with male literacy at 86.11% and female literacy at 48.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dhuink

Dhuink is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dhuink

Public transport in the Dhuink is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Dhuink is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Dhuink is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhuink

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dhuink village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dhuink

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dhuink village are given below:

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