Chandla - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal
Chandla is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 95 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Chandla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandla is 042834. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.8 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.
Chandla 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 Chandla
According to the 2011 Census, Chandla village had a total population of 141 people, including 69 males and 72 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.74%, with male literacy at 84.48% and female literacy at 53.03%.
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 | 141 | 69 | 72 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 84 | 49 | 35 |
| Illiterate Population | 57 | 20 | 37 |
Nearby Villages of Chandla
Chandla 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 Chandla
Chandla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus 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 Tehri to Chandla is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Chandla is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chandla
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chandla village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Chandla
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chandla 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Chandla
Where is Chandla located?
Chandla village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chandla?
Chandla is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Chandla?
The pincode of Chandla is 249155.
What is the population of Chandla?
Chandla had a total population of 141, including 69 males and 72 females.
How many households are there in Chandla?
Chandla had 26 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chandla?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandla was 67.74%. Male literacy was 84.48% and female literacy was 53.03%.