Champari - Chenani, Udhampur

Champari is a village situated in the Chenani tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chenani and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Udhampur. Ghantwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Champari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Champari is 005006. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.1 hectares and falls under the 182141 pincode. Chenani is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Champari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Champari

According to the 2011 Census, Champari village had a total population of 224 people, including 114 males and 110 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.27%, with male literacy at 82.22% and female literacy at 58.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Champari

Champari 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 Champari

Champari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chenani to Champari is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Udhampur to Champari is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Champari

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

Health Facilities in Champari

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

FAQs about Champari