Darmali - Dunda, Uttarkashi

Darmali is a village situated in the Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dunda and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Pujargaon[dhanari] serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darmali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darmali is 040505. The village covers a total geographical area of 41.19 hectares and falls under the 249151 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Darmali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gangotri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Darmali

According to the 2011 Census, Darmali village had a total population of 250 people, including 126 males and 124 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.00%, with male literacy at 89.91% and female literacy at 62.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Darmali

Darmali 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 Darmali

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Darmali. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Darmali is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darmali

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

Health Facilities in Darmali

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

FAQs about Darmali