Chatra - Tyuni, Dehradun

Chatra is a village situated in the Tyuni tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tyuni and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Chatra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chatra is 044726. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.79 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chatra

According to the 2011 Census, Chatra village had a total population of 651 people, including 327 males and 324 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.20%, with male literacy at 76.81% and female literacy at 53.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Chatra

Chatra 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 Chatra

Chatra 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 Shimla Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Chatra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Chatra is about 103 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 Chatra

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

Health Facilities in Chatra

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

FAQs about Chatra