Chopra - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Chopra is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from Jakhnidhar and around 25 km from New Tehri. Chopda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chopra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chopra is 043651. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.42 hectares and falls under the 249123 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Chopra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chopra

As per Census 2011, Chopra village has a total population of 341 people, consisting of 172 males and 169 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 234 literate and 107 illiterate residents. Additionally, 305 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chopra

Chopra 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Chopra

Chopra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Chopra is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Chopra is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chopra

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

Health Facilities in Chopra

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

FAQs about Chopra