Chaundhar - Pratapnagar, Tehri Garhwal

Chaundhar is a village situated in the Pratapnagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pratapnagar and around 91 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Chaundhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaundhar is 043524. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.3 hectares and falls under the 249165 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 91 km away.

Chaundhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chaundhar

As per Census 2011, Chaundhar village has a total population of 618 people, consisting of 317 males and 301 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 412 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaundhar

Chaundhar 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 Chaundhar

Chaundhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Chaundhar is about 91 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Chaundhar is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaundhar

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

Health Facilities in Chaundhar

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

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