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| | name = Gunji,India | | name = Gunji, Darchula, Nepal |
| | native_name = | | native_name = गुञ्जी, नेपाल |
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| | demographics_type1 = Languages | | demographics_type1 = Languages |
| | demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official |
| | demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Indian]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Nepali language|Nepali]], [[Pahari language|Pahadi]] and [[Khas]] |
| | timezone1 = [[India Standard Time|IST]] | | timezone1 = [[Nepal Standard Time|IST]] |
| | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | | utc_offset1 = +5:45 |
| | postal_code_type = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] --> | | postal_code_type = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] --> |
| | postal_code = | | postal_code = |
| | registration_plate = UK | | registration_plate = SP (Mahakali) |
| | website = {{URL|https://www.india.gov.in/}} | |
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| }} | }} |
| '''Gunji''' is a small village in [[Uttarakhand]] of [[India]]. It is administered by India, but disputed by Nepal. It is near the borders of [[Tibet]] and [[Nepal]] and the confluence of the [[Kuthi Yankti]] and [[Kalapani River]], at the east end of the [[Kuthi Valley]]. It is officially listed in the map of India. As of now Gunji, Kuti, and Nabhi villages belong to India. <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...hanged-their-fortune/articleshow/76439740.cms |title=How three villages Nepal eyes changed their fortune - Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 December 2021 |archive-date=20 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2021122...hanged-their-fortune/articleshow/76439740.cms |url-status=dead }}</ref> The village is on the traditional Indian/Nepalese route to [[Kailas]]–[[Manasarovar]].<ref>{{citation |editor-first=H. G. |editor-last=Walton |title=Almora: A Gazetteer |series=District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh |volume=35 |publisher=Government Press, United Provinces |year=1911 |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.181493/page/n3 |via=archive.org |page=229}}</ref> | '''Gunji''' is a small village in [[Darchula]] of [[Nepal]]. It is claimed by both India and Nepal, however it is currently under Indian Control. It is near the borders of [[INDIA]], [[Tibet]] and [[Nepal]] and the confluence of the [[Kuthi Yankti]] and [[Kalapani River]], at the east end of the [[Kuthi Valley]]. It is officially listed in the map of India. Nepal has historically been in control of the land and was temporarily given to India during [[Sino-Indian War]], and was not claimed back by then Nepal Government. As of now Gunji, Kuti, and Nabhi villages are under Indian control. <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...hanged-their-fortune/articleshow/76439740.cms |title=How three villages Nepal eyes changed their fortune - Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 December 2021 |archive-date=20 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2021122...hanged-their-fortune/articleshow/76439740.cms |url-status=dead }}</ref> The village is on the traditional Indian/Nepalese route to [[Kailas]]–[[Manasarovar]].<ref>{{citation |editor-first=H. G. |editor-last=Walton |title=Almora: A Gazetteer |series=District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh |volume=35 |publisher=Government Press, United Provinces |year=1911 |url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.181493/page/n3 |via=archive.org |page=229}}</ref> |
| == Demographics == | == Demographics == |
| As per the 2011 census, the village of Gunji has a population of 335 people living in 194 households.<ref name=census>[http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/0507_PART_A_DCHB_PITHORAGARH.pdf Pithoragarh district census handbook], Director of Census Operations, Uttarakhand, 2011.</ref> | As per the 2011 census, the village of Gunji has a population of 335 people living in 194 households.<ref name=census>[http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/0507_PART_A_DCHB_PITHORAGARH.pdf Pithoragarh district census handbook], Director of Census Operations, Uttarakhand, 2011.</ref> |
 | [[Sashastra Seema Bal]], the Indo-Tibet Border Police and GREF personnel remain there throughout the year. The presense of Indian forces could be attributed to the India's long term aim to occupy the region. |
| The village is only populated seasonally, with winters coming people migrate to lower places (mostly to [[Dharchula]], in the same district).{{citation needed|date=November 2019}} | |
| [[Sashastra Seema Bal]], the Indo-Tibet Border Police and GREF personnel remain there throughout the year. |
| == Transport == | == Transport == |
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| <ref name=pri1>[https://theprint.in/india/uttarakha...ang-on-way-to-india-china-border/1590548/?amp Uttarakhand: 6-km tunnel to be built between Bundi, Garbyang on way to India-China border], The Print, 23 May 2023.</ref> Southwest spur from Nabidhang runs along a glaciated river to [[Om Parvat]]. | <ref name=pri1>[https://theprint.in/india/uttarakha...ang-on-way-to-india-china-border/1590548/?amp Uttarakhand: 6-km tunnel to be built between Bundi, Garbyang on way to India-China border], The Print, 23 May 2023.</ref> Southwest spur from Nabidhang runs along a glaciated river to [[Om Parvat]]. |
| ''Gunji-Lampiya Dhura Pass Road'' (GLDPR) runs through Kuti Valley from Gunji, via [[Adi Kailash#Adi Kailash Yatra Circuit|Adi Kailash]], to Lampiya Dhura Pass (Limpiyadhura Pass on India-China border). After it was constructed in July 2020, it has reduced the trek time to Adi Kailash to two hours.<ref name=kalu2>Kalyan Das and BD Kasniyal, [https://archive.today/2020071718301...o-two-hours/story-fDg3O1RB4JyBTdk3CLnK4M.html Road to Limpiyadhura will reduce Adi Kailash trek to two hours], Hindustan Times, 17 July 2020.</ref> | ''Gunji-Lampiya Dhura Pass Road'' (GLDPR) runs through Kuti Valley from Gunji, via [[Adi Kailash#Adi Kailash Yatra Circuit|Adi Kailash]], to Lampiya Dhura Pass (Limpiyadhura Pass on India-China-Nepal border). After it was constructed in July 2020, it has reduced the trek time to Adi Kailash to two hours.<ref name=kalu2>Kalyan Das and BD Kasniyal, [https://archive.today/2020071718301...o-two-hours/story-fDg3O1RB4JyBTdk3CLnK4M.html Road to Limpiyadhura will reduce Adi Kailash trek to two hours], Hindustan Times, 17 July 2020.</ref> |
| ==Tourism== | ==Tourism== |
| Trekkers and other travelers can get food and accommodation at Gunji. In order to reach Gunji, travellers must obtain an [[Inner Line Permit]] (ILP) issued by SDM at Darchula, it can be obtained online. To apply for ILP, the travelers need a valid ID, a health certificate, and a character certificate. | Trekkers and other travelers can get food and accommodation at Gunji. In order to reach Gunji, travellers must obtain an [[Inner Line Permit]] (ILP) issued by SDM at [[Darchula District|Darchula]] , it can be obtained online. To apply for ILP, the travelers need a valid ID, a health certificate, and a character certificate. |
| ==References== | ==References== |
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