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

According to the 2011 Census, Kalyani village had a total population of 604 people, including 312 males and 292 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.67%, with male literacy at 91.98% and female literacy at 62.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267.

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

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