Dhikbijpur - Dunda, Uttarkashi

Dhikbijpur is a village situated in the Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dunda and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Manjkot (pipli) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhikbijpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhikbijpur is 040526. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.45 hectares and falls under the 249151 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Dhikbijpur 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 Dhikbijpur

As per Census 2011, Dhikbijpur village has a total population of 127 people, consisting of 62 males and 65 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 85 literate and 42 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dhikbijpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Dhikbijpur

Dhikbijpur 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 Dhikbijpur

Dhikbijpur 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 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Dhikbijpur is about 31 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 Dhikbijpur

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

Health Facilities in Dhikbijpur

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

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