Chilpar - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Chilpar is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 124 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Chilpad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilpar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilpar is 043160. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.62 hectares and falls under the 249192 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Chilpar 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 Narendranagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Chilpar
According to the 2011 Census, Chilpar village had a total population of 326 people, including 154 males and 172 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,117 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.64%, with male literacy at 86.72% and female literacy at 51.02%.
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 | 326 | 154 | 172 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 51 | 26 | 25 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 186 | 111 | 75 |
| Illiterate Population | 140 | 43 | 97 |
Nearby Villages of Chilpar
Chilpar 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 Chilpar
Chilpar 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 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Chilpar is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Chilpar is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chilpar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chilpar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Chilpar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chilpar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Chilpar
Where is Chilpar located?
Chilpar village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Chilpar?
The Gram Panchayat of Chilpar is Chilpad.
What is the pincode of Chilpar?
The pincode of Chilpar is 249192.
What is the population of Chilpar?
Chilpar had a total population of 326, including 154 males and 172 females.
How many households are there in Chilpar?
Chilpar had 70 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chilpar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chilpar was 67.64%. Male literacy was 86.72% and female literacy was 51.02%.