Kalyani - Dunda, Uttarkashi

Kalyani is a village situated in the Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dunda and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Kalyani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalyani is 040567. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.26 hectares and falls under the 249152 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kalyani 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 Kalyani

As per Census 2011, Kalyani village has a total population of 604 people, consisting of 312 males and 292 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 400 literate and 204 illiterate residents. Additionally, 267 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalyani

Kalyani 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 Kalyani

Kalyani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Kalyani is about 35 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 Kalyani

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

Health Facilities in Kalyani

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

FAQs about Kalyani