Diwali - Dunda, Uttarkashi

Diwali is a village situated in the Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dunda and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Gawana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diwali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diwali is 040512. The village covers a total geographical area of 35.91 hectares and falls under the 249151 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Diwali 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 Diwali

According to the 2011 Census, Diwali village had a total population of 287 people, including 146 males and 141 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.07%, with male literacy at 84.55% and female literacy at 49.59%.

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

Nearby Villages of Diwali

Diwali 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 Diwali

Diwali 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 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Diwali is about 34 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 Diwali

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

Health Facilities in Diwali

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

FAQs about Diwali