Chhayani is an inhabited village in Bhikiyasain Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 051561, the Census 2011 record lists 109 people in 29 households and the reported area is 93.79 hectares. The local references include Timili Gram Panchayat, Syaldey CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranikhet at about 10 km.
In short:
Chhayani is a village in Bhikiyasain Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 051561 and 109 people in 29 households.
Village Code051561
Population109
Households29
Area93.79 hectares
Nearest TownRanikhet
Detailed village profile
Chhayani at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 109 people, 93.79 hectares of reported area and Ranikhet as the nearest town reference for Chhayani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chhayani falls under Bhikiyasain Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
The Census village code is 051561.
The record lists 109 people living in 29 households.
The reported village area is 93.79 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Ranikhet.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Chhayani
Census Village Code
051561
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Almora
District Census Code
064
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhikiyasain
Sub-district Census Code
00325
CD Block
Syaldey
Gram Panchayat
Timili
Households
29
Population
109
Male Population
42
Female Population
67
Sex Ratio
1,595.24
Area
93.79 hectares
Area
0.94 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranikhet
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263665
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density116.22 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.76 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share33.94%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chhayani in the official administrative record. Census village code 051561, Timili Gram Panchayat and Syaldey CD Block.
State Census Code
05
District Census Code
064
Sub-district Census Code
00325
Village Census Code
051561
CD Block Code
0060
CD Block Name
Syaldey
Gram Panchayat Name
Timili
Location and Distance
Ranikhet is the nearest town listed for Chhayani, about 10 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 145 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Bhikiyasain
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Almora
Distance from District Headquarter
145 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ranikhet
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
426 km
Nearest Town
Ranikhet
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
93.79 hectares
Area
0.94 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 109 people in 29 households, with 42 male residents and 67 female residents. The average household size is 3.76, and SC share is 33.94% and ST share is 0% for Chhayani. Population density works out to about 116.22 people per sq km.
Total Households
29
Total Population
109
Male Population
42
Female Population
67
Sex Ratio
1,595.24
Average Household Size
3.76
SC Population
37
SC Male Population
17
SC Female Population
20
SC Population Share
33.94
Village Status
Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chhayani include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Chhayani.
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chhayani include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chhayani is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chhayani show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Ragi and Paddy, net sown area is 22.02 hectares and irrigated land is 5.06 hectares (23% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
23.31 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.36
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
43.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
22.02
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16.96 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
5.06
Canals Area In Hectares
5.06 hectares
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.