Chhatau - Chakrata, Dehradun

Chhatau is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Chatau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhatau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhatau is 044697. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.69 hectares and falls under the 248123 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Chhatau village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Chhatau

According to the 2011 Census, Chhatau village had a total population of 442 people, including 238 males and 204 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.12%, with male literacy at 76.68% and female literacy at 54.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhatau

Chhatau 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 Chhatau

Chhatau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Chhatau is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Chhatau is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhatau

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

Health Facilities in Chhatau

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

FAQs about Chhatau