Tunalka

Tunalka is a village located in Rajgarhi tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Barkot (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Tunalka village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Tunalka unique in its vibrant Rajgarhi-Uttarkashi region. You’ll see Tunalka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tunalka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tunalka is 040377. The village spans a total geographical area of 147.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249141. Barkot is nearest town to Tunalka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tunalka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tunalka

Population of Tunalka

According to the 2011 Census, Tunalka has a total population of about 742, with approximately 389 males and 353 females. The sex ratio is around 907 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 95 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 227 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.94%, with male literacy at about 74.04% and female literacy near 50.71%. There are around 144 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tunalka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tunalka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tunalka. As per the 2011 stats, Tunalka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tunalka

Knowing the nearby villages of Tunalka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tunalka.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tunalka