Chama - Didihat, Pithoragarh
Chama is a village situated in the Didihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Didihat and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Pithoragarh. Chaama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chama village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chama is 049188. The village covers a total geographical area of 437.61 hectares and falls under the 262551 pincode. Didihat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Chama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Chama
As per Census 2011, Chama village has a total population of 193 people, consisting of 83 males and 110 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 1,325 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 136 literate and 57 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chama are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 193 | 83 | 110 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 70 | 35 | 35 |
| Literate Population | 136 | 68 | 68 |
| Illiterate Population | 57 | 15 | 42 |
Nearby Villages of Chama
Chama 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 Chama
Chama is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Didihat to Chama is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pithoragarh to Chama is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chama
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chama village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Chama
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chama village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chama
Where is Chama located?
Chama village is located in Didihat Tehsil, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chama?
The Gram Panchayat of Chama is Chaama.
What is the pincode of Chama?
The pincode of Chama is 262551.
What is the population of Chama?
Chama has a total population of 193, including 83 males and 110 females.
How many households are there in Chama?
There are 47 households in Chama.
What is the literacy rate in Chama?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chama is 70.47%. Male literacy is 81.93% and female literacy is 61.82%.