Jurga - Dunda, Uttarkashi

Jurga is a village situated in the Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dunda and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Junga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jurga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jurga is 040560. The village covers a total geographical area of 559.57 hectares and falls under the 249152 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Jurga

According to the 2011 Census, Jurga village had a total population of 1,361 people, including 678 males and 683 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.60%, with male literacy at 89.24% and female literacy at 56.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425.

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

Nearby Villages of Jurga

Jurga 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 Jurga

Jurga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Jurga is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jurga

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

Health Facilities in Jurga

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

FAQs about Jurga