Dunda
Dunda is a Town and Tehsil in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Dunda Block (CD) is 00281. Total area of dunda tehsil is 445 km². Dunda tehsil has a population of 60,283 peoples. Dunda tehsil has a population density of 136 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 12,493 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 65.90% population of dunda tehsil is literate, out of which 78.39% males and 53.46% females are literate.
List of Villages in Dunda Tehsil
Dunda Tehsil has a total of 124 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Dunda Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astal | Astal | Uttarkashi (20 km) |
| 2 | Bagi | Bagi | Uttarkashi (50 km) |
| 3 | Bagsari | Bagsari | Uttarkashi (34 km) |
| 4 | Bagyal Gaon | Kaligaon | Uttarkashi (33 km) |
| 5 | Bagyal Khet | N/A | Uttarkashi (45 km) |
| 6 | Bandu | Bandu | Uttarkashi (40 km) |
| 7 | Bareth | Bareth Bhandarsyun | Uttarkashi (49 km) |
| 8 | Barethi Patti Barsali | Barethi | Uttarkashi (4 km) |
| 9 | Barsali | Barsali | Uttarkashi (14 km) |
| 10 | Baun | Baun | Uttarkashi (15 km) |
| 11 | Bhadrali | Panoth | Uttarkashi (32 km) |
| 12 | Bhadusera | Kunsi | Uttarkashi (16 km) |
| 13 | Bhaintgaon | Bhaint | Uttarkashi (57 km) |
| 14 | Bharargaon | Bharangaon | Uttarkashi (16 km) |
| 15 | Bharkot | Bharkot | Uttarkashi (40 km) |
| 16 | Bhason | Mandiyasari | Uttarkashi (44 km) |
| 17 | Bhatwari | Bhatwari | Uttarkashi (34 km) |
| 18 | Bhetiyara | Bhetiyara | Uttarkashi (40 km) |
| 19 | Budhargaon | Kunsi | Uttarkashi (15 km) |
| 20 | Chakon | Chakon | Uttarkashi (25 km) |
| 21 | Chaundiyat Gaon | Chaudiyat Gaon | Uttarkashi (39 km) |
| 22 | Chhamroli | Saund | Uttarkashi (51 km) |
| 23 | Chilmud Gaon | N/A | Uttarkashi (34 km) |
| 24 | Chinakholi | Chinakholi | Uttarkashi (15 km) |
| 25 | Chinargaon | Dungal Dhar | Uttarkashi (35 km) |
| 26 | Dandagaon | Manjaf | Uttarkashi (24 km) |
| 27 | Dang | Daang | Uttarkashi (39 km) |
| 28 | Darmali | Pujargaon Dhanari | Uttarkashi (29 km) |
| 29 | Dharasu Range | N/A | Uttarkashi (29 km) |
| 30 | Dhareti | Dhaneti | Uttarkashi (46 km) |
| 31 | Dharkot | Musadgaon | Uttarkashi (35 km) |
| 32 | Dhikbijpur | Manjkot Pipli | Uttarkashi (31 km) |
| 33 | Dhungi | Dhungi | Uttarkashi (22 km) |
| 34 | Digthol | Digthol | Uttarkashi (27 km) |
| 35 | Dikholi | Dikholi | Uttarkashi (39 km) |
| 36 | Diwali | Gawana | Uttarkashi (34 km) |
| 37 | Dugal Gaon | Dhungalgaon | Uttarkashi (36 km) |
| 38 | Dunda | Dunda | Uttarkashi (18 km) |
| 39 | Dunda Range | N/A | Uttarkashi (20 km) |
| 40 | Dungal Dhar | Dungal Dhar | Uttarkashi (35 km) |
| 41 | Fold | Fold | Uttarkashi (22 km) |
| 42 | Gandabandaurf Baijkot | Painibhawan | Uttarkashi (23 km) |
| 43 | Garh | Garh | Uttarkashi (12 km) |
| 44 | Garthati | Garhthati | Uttarkashi (52 km) |
| 45 | Gawara | Gawana | Uttarkashi (33 km) |
| 46 | Genwala | Genwala Barsali | Uttarkashi (8 km) |
| 47 | Gewhoti | Gyonoti | Barkot (22 km) |
| 48 | Gorsara | Gorsada | Uttarkashi (50 km) |
| 49 | Hareti | Hareti | Uttarkashi (36 km) |
| 50 | Hitaru | Hitanu | Uttarkashi (21 km) |
| 51 | Huldiyana | Huldiyana | Uttarkashi (55 km) |
| 52 | Ieer | Eed | Uttarkashi (33 km) |
| 53 | Jakhari | Jakhari | Uttarkashi (34 km) |
| 54 | Jalang | Thandi | Uttarkashi (52 km) |
| 55 | Jaspur | Jaspur | Uttarkashi (45 km) |
| 56 | Jemar | Jemar | Uttarkashi (48 km) |
| 57 | Jineth | Zineth | Uttarkashi (40 km) |
| 58 | Jugaldi | Juguldi | Uttarkashi (11 km) |
| 59 | Jugiara | Tipra | Uttarkashi (45 km) |
| 60 | Jurga | Junga | Uttarkashi (43 km) |
| 61 | Kali Gaon | Kaligaon | Uttarkashi (33 km) |
| 62 | Kalyani | Kalyani | Uttarkashi (35 km) |
| 63 | Kamad | Kamad | Uttarkashi (48 km) |
| 64 | Kanwa | Kanwa | Uttarkashi (12 km) |
| 65 | Kauda Phedi | Kodafedi | Uttarkashi (40 km) |
| 66 | Kharwan | Kharwan | Uttarkashi (8 km) |
| 67 | Khattu Khal | Khattu Khal | Uttarkashi (18 km) |
| 68 | Khurkot | Kanwa | Uttarkashi (15 km) |
| 69 | Khurmola | Khurmola | Uttarkashi (45 km) |
| 70 | Kirurgaon | Manjkot Pipli | Uttarkashi (30 km) |
| 71 | Koti Bhat Gaon | Kotibhatgaon | Uttarkashi (32 km) |
| 72 | Kuleth | Bhatwari | Uttarkashi (37 km) |
| 73 | Kumarkot | Kumarkot | Uttarkashi (50 km) |
| 74 | Kumrara | Genwala Bhandarsyun | Uttarkashi (40 km) |
| 75 | Kunsi | Kunsi | Uttarkashi (16 km) |
| 76 | Lodara | Lodara | Uttarkashi (39 km) |
| 77 | Loldu | Bandu | Uttarkashi (41 km) |
| 78 | Mainol | Mainol | Uttarkashi (46 km) |
| 79 | Majaf | Manjaf | Uttarkashi (22 km) |
| 80 | Malna | Malna | Uttarkashi (35 km) |
| 81 | Mandiyasari | Mandiyasari | Uttarkashi (43 km) |
| 82 | Manglisera | Manglisera | Uttarkashi (16 km) |
| 83 | Manj Gaon | Manjgaon | Barkot (35 km) |
| 84 | Matali | Matli | Uttarkashi (8 km) |
| 85 | Matti | Matti | Uttarkashi (45 km) |
| 86 | Mukhem Range | N/A | Uttarkashi (28 km) |
| 87 | Musargaon | Musadgaon | Uttarkashi (38 km) |
| 88 | Nagal | Nagal | Uttarkashi (48 km) |
| 89 | Naipar | Naipad | Uttarkashi (52 km) |
| 90 | Nawagaon | Naggaon | Uttarkashi (50 km) |
| 91 | New Gaon | Newgaon | Uttarkashi (55 km) |
| 92 | Olya | Olya | Uttarkashi (38 km) |
| 93 | Pab | Pav | Uttarkashi (18 km) |
| 94 | Paini Bhanwan | Painibhawan | Uttarkashi (24 km) |
| 95 | Painthar | Painthar | Uttarkashi (47 km) |
| 96 | Panchan Gaon | Panchangaon | Uttarkashi (36 km) |
| 97 | Panjyala | Panjyala | Uttarkashi (15 km) |
| 98 | Panoth | Panoth | Uttarkashi (40 km) |
| 99 | Patara | Patara | Uttarkashi (35 km) |
| 100 | Paturi | Paturi | Uttarkashi (35 km) |
| 101 | Pipli Rajak | Manjkot Pipli | Uttarkashi (30 km) |
| 102 | Pokhariyal Gaon | Pokhariyal Gaon | Uttarkashi (54 km) |
| 103 | Pujar Gaon | Pujargaon Dhanari | Uttarkashi (29 km) |
| 104 | Pujyar Gaon | Pujargaon Bha | Uttarkashi (40 km) |
| 105 | Ranari | Ranari | Uttarkashi (17 km) |
| 106 | Rangarisera | Manglisera | Uttarkashi (17 km) |
| 107 | Raturisera | Garh | Uttarkashi (7 km) |
| 108 | Reshgi | Tipra | Uttarkashi (44 km) |
| 109 | Sangosera | Manglisera | Uttarkashi (12 km) |
| 110 | Sartali | Jaspur | Uttarkashi (49 km) |
| 111 | Saundhgaon | Manglisera | Uttarkashi (14 km) |
| 112 | Saur | Saur | Uttarkashi (39 km) |
| 113 | Singot | Singot | Uttarkashi (18 km) |
| 114 | Singoti | Barsali | Uttarkashi (15 km) |
| 115 | Singuni | Singuni | Uttarkashi (23 km) |
| 116 | Siri Gaon | Siri | Uttarkashi (45 km) |
| 117 | Soman | Pujargaon Bha | Uttarkashi (25 km) |
| 118 | Thandi | Thandi | Uttarkashi (51 km) |
| 119 | Thati | Thati | Uttarkashi (32 km) |
| 120 | Tipra | Tipra | Uttarkashi (46 km) |
| 121 | Udri | Udri | Uttarkashi (50 km) |
| 122 | Uprikot | Uprikot | Uttarkashi (17 km) |
| 123 | Veerpur | Beerpur | Uttarkashi (18 km) |
| 124 | Wan | Waan | Barkot (32 km) |
Population of Dunda Tehsil
The population profile of Dunda Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Dunda's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60,283 | 60,283 | N/A |
| Male Population | 30,080 | 30,080 | N/A |
| Female Population | 30,203 | 30,203 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,076 | 8,076 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,192 | 4,192 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,884 | 3,884 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 39,728 | 39,728 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 23,580 | 23,580 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 16,148 | 16,148 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 20,555 | 20,555 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,500 | 6,500 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 14,055 | 14,055 | N/A |
| Total Households | 12,493 | 12,493 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Dunda Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 14,646 | 14,646 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 7,408 | 7,408 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 7,238 | 7,238 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,200 | 1,200 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 565 | 565 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 635 | 635 | N/A |
| Population Density | 136 / km² | 136 / km² | N/A |