Chapar - Ranikhet, Almora

Chapar is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Chapar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chapar is 052511. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.33 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Chapar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranikhet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chapar

According to the 2011 Census, Chapar village had a total population of 695 people, including 404 males and 291 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 720 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.78%, with male literacy at 84.20% and female literacy at 68.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Chapar

Chapar 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 Chapar

Chapar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Chapar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Chapar is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chapar

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

Health Facilities in Chapar

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

FAQs about Chapar