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Chhinka Village

Chhinka is an inhabited village in Chamoli Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040943, the Census 2011 record lists 1,022 people in 266 households and the reported area is 121.79 hectares. The local references include Chhinka Gram Panchayat, Dasholi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamoli at about 18 km.

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Quick answer: Chhinka is a village in Chamoli Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040943 and 1,022 people in 266 households.
Village Code040943
Population1,022
Households266
Area121.79 hectares
Nearest TownChamoli

Key Village Facts

Village
Chhinka
Census Village Code
040943
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Chamoli
District Census Code
057
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chamoli
Sub-district Census Code
00285
CD Block
Dasholi
Gram Panchayat
Chhinka
Households
266
Population
1,022
Male Population
481
Female Population
541
Sex Ratio
1,124.74
Area
121.79 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamoli
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
246421
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chhinka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,022 people, 121.79 hectares of reported area and Chamoli as the nearest town reference for Chhinka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChamoli
Sub-districtChamoli
CD BlockDasholi
Gram PanchayatCHHINKA
  • Chhinka falls under Chamoli Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040943.
  • The record lists 1,022 people living in 266 households.
  • The reported village area is 121.79 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chamoli.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density839.15 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.84 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.37%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share27.5%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share10.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chhinka in the official administrative record. Census village code 040943, Chhinka Gram Panchayat and Dasholi CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
057
Sub-district Census Code
00285
Village Census Code
040943
CD Block Code
0008
CD Block Name
Dasholi
Gram Panchayat Name
Chhinka

Location and Distance

Chamoli is the nearest town listed for Chhinka, about 18 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chamoli
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Gopeshwar
Distance from District Headquarter
18 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamoli
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
208 km
Nearest Town
Chamoli
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
121.79 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,022 people in 266 households, with 481 male residents and 541 female residents. The average household size is 3.84, and SC share is 10.37% and ST share is 27.5% for Chhinka. Population density works out to about 839.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
266
Total Population
1,022
Male Population
481
Female Population
541
Sex Ratio
1,124.74
Average Household Size
3.84
SC Population
106
SC Male Population
52
SC Female Population
54
SC Population Share
10.37
ST Population
281
ST Male Population
132
ST Female Population
149
ST Population Share
27.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chhinka list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chhinka. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chhinka include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chhinka include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chhinka include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chhinka is reported as 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 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 Chhinka show that reported agricultural commodities include Small Millet, Ragi and Woolen Blankets, net sown area is 64.78 hectares and irrigated land is 7.06 hectares (10.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Handicrafts Commodities First
Woolen Blankets
Agricultural Commodities Second
Small Millet
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
15.47 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
41.54 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
64.78
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
57.72 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
7.06
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
7.06 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chhinka

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%
Union Bank of India 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 246421 Rudraprayag Rudraprayag Nakot Augustmuni Vijai Nagar Nakot, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, 246421
State Bank of India ATM 246421 Rudraprayag Rudraprayag Nakot Rudraprayag Augustmu, Rudraprayag, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, 246421
Union Bank of India ATM 246421 Rudraprayag Rudraprayag Rudraprayag (Npp) Main Road Rudraprayag - August Muni Branch Main Bazar, Bus Stand, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, 246421

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chhinka village located?

Chhinka is in Chamoli Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Chhinka village in?

Chhinka village is in Chamoli district.

Which state is Chhinka village in?

Chhinka village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Chhinka under?

Chhinka comes under Chamoli Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chhinka?

The Census village code of Chhinka is 040943.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chhinka under?

Chhinka is listed under CHHINKA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dasholi.

What is the population of Chhinka village?

The village record lists 1,022 people and 266 households for Chhinka.

How many households are in Chhinka village?

The village record lists 266 households for Chhinka.

What is the male and female population of Chhinka?

The record lists 481 male residents and 541 female residents for Chhinka.

What is the sex ratio of Chhinka village?

The sex ratio of Chhinka is 1,124.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chhinka village?

The reported geographical area of Chhinka is 121.79 hectares.

What is the population density of Chhinka village?

The approximate population density of Chhinka is 839.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chhinka?

The nearest town listed for Chhinka is Chamoli, about 18 km away.

How far is Chhinka from the district headquarters?

Chhinka is about 18 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chhinka from the sub-district headquarters?

Chhinka is about 8 km from Chamoli, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chhinka?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Chhinka.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chhinka?

For Chhinka, reported agricultural commodities include Small Millet, Ragi and Woolen Blankets, net sown area is 64.78 hectares and irrigated land is 7.06 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chhinka?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chhinka. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.