Diwali

Diwali is a village located in Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Dunda (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Gawana is the gram panchayat of Diwali village.

Here you can discover what makes Diwali unique in its vibrant Dunda-Uttarkashi region. You’ll see Diwali’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Diwali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Diwali is 040512. The village spans a total geographical area of 35.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249151. Uttarkashi is nearest town to Diwali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

When it comes to local governance, Diwali village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangotri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Diwali

Population of Diwali

According to the 2011 Census, Diwali has a total population of about 287, with approximately 146 males and 141 females. The sex ratio is around 965 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 41 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.49%, with male literacy at about 71.23% and female literacy near 43.26%. There are around 66 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Diwali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Diwali

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Diwali. As per the 2011 stats, Diwali had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Diwali

Knowing the nearby villages of Diwali helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Diwali.

Frequently Asked Questions about Diwali