Chhap Gaon - Nainbag, Tehri Garhwal
Chhap Gaon is a village situated in the Nainbag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 100 km from Dhanaulti and around 132 km from New Tehri. Khaskoti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhap Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhap Gaon is 044101. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.81 hectares and falls under the 249180 pincode. Mussoorie is the nearest town, located about 84 km away.
Chhap Gaon 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.
Nearby Villages of Chhap Gaon
Chhap Gaon 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bistaunsi | South-East | 0.80 km |
| Bhatwari | South | 1.59 km |
| Baman Gaon | West | 1.68 km |
| Awali | South-West | 1.93 km |
| Khasonsi | East | 2.09 km |
| Aindi | South-East | 2.23 km |
| Kothyur | South-West | 2.49 km |
| Khaskoti | West | 2.69 km |
| Jhimangaon | North | 2.81 km |
| Lodan | North-West | 2.87 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Chhap Gaon
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Chhap Gaon. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mussoorie to Chhap Gaon is about 84 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Chhap Gaon is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chhap Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chhap Gaon 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 Chhap Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chhap Gaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chhap Gaon
Where is Chhap Gaon located?
Chhap Gaon village is located in Nainbag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chhap Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Chhap Gaon is Khaskoti.
What is the pincode of Chhap Gaon?
The pincode of Chhap Gaon is 249180.