Chaptari - Rajgarhi, Uttarkashi

Chaptari is a village situated in the Rajgarhi tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barkot and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Uttarkashi. Chaptadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaptari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaptari is 040326. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.89 hectares and falls under the 249141 pincode. Barkot is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Chaptari

According to the 2011 Census, Chaptari village had a total population of 374 people, including 198 males and 176 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.22%, with male literacy at 89.47% and female literacy at 65.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chaptari

Chaptari 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 Chaptari

Chaptari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barkot to Chaptari is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Uttarkashi to Chaptari is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaptari

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

Health Facilities in Chaptari

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

FAQs about Chaptari