Chami - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Chami is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 60 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Chami village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chami is 042974. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.2 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Chami village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghanshali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Chami
As per Census 2011, Chami village has a total population of 442 people, consisting of 172 males and 270 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 1,569 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 269 literate and 173 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chami are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 442 | 172 | 270 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 76 | 35 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 41 | 21 | 20 |
| Literate Population | 269 | 125 | 144 |
| Illiterate Population | 173 | 47 | 126 |
Nearby Villages of Chami
Chami 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 Chami
Public transport in the Chami is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Chami.
| 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 | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Chami is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Chami is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chami
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chami 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 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Chami
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chami 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 Chami
Where is Chami located?
Chami village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chami?
Chami is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Chami?
The pincode of Chami is 249155.
What is the population of Chami?
Chami has a total population of 442, including 172 males and 270 females.
How many households are there in Chami?
There are 101 households in Chami.
What is the literacy rate in Chami?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chami is 60.86%. Male literacy is 72.67% and female literacy is 53.33%.