Singuni - Barnigad, Uttarkashi

Singuni is a village situated in the Barnigad tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from Barkot and around 125 km from Uttarkashi. Singuni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singuni is 040429. The village covers a total geographical area of 504.56 hectares and falls under the 249171 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Singuni 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 Singuni

According to the 2011 Census, Singuni village had a total population of 498 people, including 247 males and 251 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.89%, with male literacy at 86.70% and female literacy at 61.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Singuni

Singuni 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 Singuni

Singuni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Singuni is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Singuni is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singuni

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

Health Facilities in Singuni

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

FAQs about Singuni