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, the sub-district code of Dunda Block (CD) is 00281. The total area of Dunda Tehsil is 445 km². Dunda has a sex ratio of approximately 1004 females per 1,000 males.
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 Tehsil'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 60,283 people. Includes nearly 30,080 males and 30,203 females. Rural population is about 60,283 people.
- There are around 8,076 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,192 boys and 3,884 girls.
- Literate population is about 39,728 people. Non-literate population is around 20,555 people.
- There are nearly 12,493 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dunda Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dunda Tehsil is approximately 14,646 people, including 7,408 males and 7,238 females. Around 14,646 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dunda Tehsil is about 1,200 people, including 565 males and 635 females. Around 1,200 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 136 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 136 people per sq. km.