Chham - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Chham is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 67 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Chham Serwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chham village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chham is 043080. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.13 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Chham village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Chham
According to the 2011 Census, Chham village had a total population of 90 people, including 40 males and 50 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 1,250 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.73%, with male literacy at 90.00% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 90 | 40 | 50 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 64 | 36 | 28 |
| Illiterate Population | 26 | 4 | 22 |
Nearby Villages of Chham
Chham 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 Chham
Chham is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Chham is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Chham is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chham
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chham village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Chham
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chham village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Chham
Where is Chham located?
Chham village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Chham?
The Gram Panchayat of Chham is Chham Serwa.
What is the pincode of Chham?
The pincode of Chham is 249122.
What is the population of Chham?
Chham had a total population of 90, including 40 males and 50 females.
How many households are there in Chham?
Chham had 21 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chham?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chham was 72.73%. Male literacy was 90.00% and female literacy was 58.33%.