Champa - Almora
Champa is a village situated in the Almora tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 33 km from Almora, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Champa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Champa is 053018. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.13 hectares and falls under the 263678 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.
Champa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Champa
As per Census 2011, Champa village has a total population of 246 people, consisting of 120 males and 126 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 168 literate and 78 illiterate residents. Additionally, 104 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Champa are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 246 | 120 | 126 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 104 | 48 | 56 |
| Literate Population | 168 | 92 | 76 |
| Illiterate Population | 78 | 28 | 50 |
Nearby Villages of Champa
Champa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Champa
Champa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Champa is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Champa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Champa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Champa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Champa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Champa
Where is Champa located?
Champa village is located in Almora Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Champa?
Champa is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Champa?
The pincode of Champa is 263678.
What is the population of Champa?
Champa has a total population of 246, including 120 males and 126 females.
How many households are there in Champa?
There are 51 households in Champa.
What is the literacy rate in Champa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Champa is 68.29%. Male literacy is 76.67% and female literacy is 60.32%.