Hitaru

Hitaru is a village located in Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Dunda (tehsildar office) and 21km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Hitanu is the gram panchayat of Hitaru village.

Here you can discover what makes Hitaru unique in its vibrant Dunda-Uttarkashi region. You’ll see Hitaru’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 Hitaru

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hitaru is 040504. The village spans a total geographical area of 212.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 279151. Uttarkashi is nearest town to Hitaru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hitaru 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 Hitaru

Population of Hitaru

According to the 2011 Census, Hitaru has a total population of about 1,480, with approximately 758 males and 722 females. The sex ratio is around 952 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 189 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 674 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.32%, with male literacy at about 80.08% and female literacy near 58.03%. There are around 326 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hitaru's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hitaru

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

Nearby Villages of Hitaru

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hitaru