Chota Chin - Someshwar, Almora
Chota Chin is a village situated in the Someshwar tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Someshwar and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Malaunj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chota Chin village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chota Chin is 053308. The village covers a total geographical area of 0.8 hectares and falls under the 263628 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.
Chota Chin 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 Someshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Chota Chin
According to the 2011 Census, Chota Chin village had a total population of 31 people, including 15 males and 16 females, living in 6 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 92.86% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Illiterate Population | 10 | 2 | 8 |
Nearby Villages of Chota Chin
Chota Chin 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 Chota Chin
Public transport in the Chota Chin is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Chota Chin is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chota Chin
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chota Chin 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 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Chota Chin
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chota Chin village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Chota Chin
Where is Chota Chin located?
Chota Chin village is located in Someshwar Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Chota Chin?
The Gram Panchayat of Chota Chin is Malaunj.
What is the pincode of Chota Chin?
The pincode of Chota Chin is 263628.
What is the population of Chota Chin?
Chota Chin had a total population of 31, including 15 males and 16 females.
How many households are there in Chota Chin?
Chota Chin had 6 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chota Chin?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chota Chin was 75.00%. Male literacy was 92.86% and female literacy was 57.14%.