Singoti - Dunda, Uttarkashi

Singoti is a village situated in the Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dunda and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Barsali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singoti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singoti is 040487. The village covers a total geographical area of 36.22 hectares and falls under the 249165 pincode. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Singoti

As per Census 2011, Singoti village has a total population of 126 people, consisting of 67 males and 59 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 93 literate and 33 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1266759
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241113
Scheduled Castes (SC)281414
Literate Population935538
Illiterate Population331221

Nearby Villages of Singoti

Singoti 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VeerpurSouth0.66 km
BarsaliNorth-West1.06 km
AthaliNorth-East1.17 km
GarhNorth1.66 km
RanariSouth1.91 km
DundaSouth-West2.07 km
RaturiseraNorth-East2.18 km
KunsiNorth-West2.44 km
ChinakholiNorth2.49 km
SangoseraNorth-West2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Singoti

Singoti 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 53.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uttarkashi to Singoti is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singoti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Singoti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Singoti

Where is Singoti located?

Singoti village is located in Dunda Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Singoti?

The Gram Panchayat of Singoti is Barsali.

What is the pincode of Singoti?

The pincode of Singoti is 249165.

What is the population of Singoti?

Singoti has a total population of 126, including 67 males and 59 females.

How many households are there in Singoti?

There are 35 households in Singoti.

What is the literacy rate in Singoti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Singoti is 73.81%. Male literacy is 82.09% and female literacy is 64.41%.