Painthar

Block / Tehsil Dunda
District Uttarkashi
State Uttarakhand

About Painthar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Painthar village is 040555. Painthar village is located in Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Dunda (tehsildar office) and 47km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Painthar village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 166.74 hectares. Painthar has a total population of 316 peoples, out of which male population is 160 while female population is 156. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 975 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of painthar village is 61.39% out of which 72.50% males and 50.00% females are literate. There are about 61 houses in painthar village. Pincode of painthar village locality is 249152.

When it comes to administration, Painthar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Painthar village comes under Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. Uttarkashi is nearest town to painthar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 47km away.

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Population of Painthar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 316 160 156
Literate Population 194 116 78
Illiterate Population 122 44 78

Connectivity of Painthar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Painthar

Frequently Asked Questions about Painthar

Where is Painthar located?

Painthar village is situated in Dunda Tehsil, within the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Painthar?

Painthar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Painthar?

The pincode of Painthar is 249152, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Painthar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Painthar is 316, with 160 males and 156 females.

How many households are there in Painthar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Painthar village has a total of 61 households.

What is the literacy rate in Painthar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Painthar is 61.39%. The male literacy rate is 72.50%, while the female literacy rate is 50.00%.