Chakchaund - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Chakchaund is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from Ghansali and around 78 km from New Tehri. Maykot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakchaund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakchaund is 042891. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.53 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

Chakchaund village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakchaund

According to the 2011 Census, Chakchaund village had a total population of 193 people, including 83 males and 110 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,325 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.86%, with male literacy at 88.06% and female literacy at 61.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakchaund

Chakchaund 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 Chakchaund

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chakchaund. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Chakchaund is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Chakchaund is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakchaund

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

Health Facilities in Chakchaund

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

FAQs about Chakchaund