Chham

Chham is a village located in Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Devprayag (tehsildar office) and 67km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Chham village is also a gram panchayat.

Chham has its own place in the vibrant Tehri Garhwal region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chham

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chham is 043080. The village spans a total geographical area of 51.13 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249122. Devprayag is nearest town to Chham village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chham village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Chham

Below is a concise population overview of Chham as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 90 40 50
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 2 N/A 2
Scheduled Castes (SC) 19 12 7
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 64 36 28
Illiterate Population 26 4 22

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chham village:

  • The total population of Chham village is around 90, including approximately 40 males and 50 females, with a sex ratio of 1250 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 2 children aged 0–6 years in Chham village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Chham village has 19 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Chham village is about 71.11%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 56.00%.
  • There are around 21 households in Chham village.

Connectivity of Chham

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chham. As per the 2011 stats, Chham had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Chham

Knowing the nearby villages of Chham helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chham.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chham

Where is Chham located?
Chham village is situated in Devprayag Tehsil, within the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chham?
Chham serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Chham?
The pincode of Chham is 249122, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Chham as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chham is 90, with 40 males and 50 females.
How many households are there in Chham as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chham village has a total of 21 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chham as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chham is 71.11%. The male literacy rate is 90.00%, while the female literacy rate is 56.00%.