Chham - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal
Chham is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 6 km from Devprayag and around 84 km from New Tehri. Jiyalgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chham village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chham is 043332. The village covers a total geographical area of 18.4 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Chham village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Chham
According to the 2011 Census, Chham village had a total population of 9 people, including 7 males and 2 females, living in 2 households. The sex ratio was 286 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 100.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 100.00%.
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 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Illiterate Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nearby Villages of Chham
Chham 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 Chham
Chham is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirtinagar to Chham is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Chham is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chham
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chham 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 Chham
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chham 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 Chham
Where is Chham located?
Chham village is located in Kirtinagar Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chham?
The Gram Panchayat of Chham is Jiyalgarh.
What is the pincode of Chham?
The pincode of Chham is 249161.
What is the population of Chham?
Chham had a total population of 9, including 7 males and 2 females.
How many households are there in Chham?
Chham had 2 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chham?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chham was 100.00%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 100.00%.