Churerna - Ghansali, Tehri Garhwal

Churerna is a village situated in the Ghansali tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansali and around 98 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Semya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Churerna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Churerna is 042948. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.1 hectares and falls under the 249155 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 98 km away.

Churerna 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 Churerna

As per Census 2011, Churerna village has a total population of 69 people, consisting of 34 males and 35 females. The village has 16 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 36 literate and 33 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Churerna are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population693435
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1587
Literate Population362313
Illiterate Population331122

Nearby Villages of Churerna

Churerna is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NanuwaSouth1.07 km
MusankiriSouth-West1.12 km
GaharNorth1.22 km
ThatEast1.30 km
SunaildiNorth1.35 km
LasiEast1.49 km
MolthaNorth2.17 km
Padagali May GhotiwaliSouth-East2.30 km
ChaundanaNorth-East2.77 km
GaujiyanaEast2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Churerna

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Churerna. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Churerna is about 98 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Churerna is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Churerna

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Churerna village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Churerna

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Churerna village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Churerna

Where is Churerna located?

Churerna village is located in Ghansali Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Churerna?

The Gram Panchayat of Churerna is Semya.

What is the pincode of Churerna?

The pincode of Churerna is 249155.

What is the population of Churerna?

Churerna has a total population of 69, including 34 males and 35 females.

How many households are there in Churerna?

There are 16 households in Churerna.

What is the literacy rate in Churerna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Churerna is 52.17%. Male literacy is 67.65% and female literacy is 37.14%.