Where is Chahaj village located?
Chahaj is in Gangolihat Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.
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Chahaj Village
Chahaj is an inhabited village in Gangolihat Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 050146, the Census 2011 record lists 450 people in 114 households and the reported area is 281.6 hectares. The local references include Chahaj Gram Panchayat, Gangolihat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pithoragarh at about 57 km.
Chahaj is a village in Gangolihat Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 050146 and 450 people in 114 households.
Village Code050146
Population450
Households114
Area281.6 hectares
Nearest TownPithoragarh
Detailed village profile
Chahaj at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 450 people, 281.6 hectares of reported area and Pithoragarh as the nearest town reference for Chahaj, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
State
Uttarakhand
District
Pithoragarh
Sub-district
Gangolihat
CD Block
Gangolihat
Gram Panchayat
CHAHAJ
- Chahaj falls under Gangolihat Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 050146.
- The record lists 450 people living in 114 households.
- The reported village area is 281.6 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Pithoragarh.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Chahaj
- Census Village Code
- 050146
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Pithoragarh
- District Census Code
- 062
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gangolihat
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00319
- CD Block
- Gangolihat
- Gram Panchayat
- Chahaj
- Households
- 114
- Population
- 450
- Male Population
- 218
- Female Population
- 232
- Sex Ratio
- 1,064.22
- Area
- 281.6 hectares
- Area
- 2.82 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Pithoragarh
- Nearest Town Distance
- 57 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 262522
- 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 Density
159.8 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
3.95 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
8%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
1.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chahaj in the official administrative record. Census village code 050146, Chahaj Gram Panchayat and Gangolihat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 062
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00319
- Village Census Code
- 050146
- CD Block Code
- 0054
- CD Block Name
- Gangolihat
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chahaj
Location and Distance
Pithoragarh is the nearest town listed for Chahaj, about 57 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 57 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Gangolihat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 28 km
- District Headquarter
- Pithoragarh
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 57 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Pithoragarh
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 57 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 596 km
- Nearest Town
- Pithoragarh
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 57 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 281.6 hectares
- Area
- 2.82 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 450 people in 114 households, with 218 male residents and 232 female residents. The average household size is 3.95, and SC share is 8% and ST share is 0% for Chahaj. Population density works out to about 159.8 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 114
- Total Population
- 450
- Male Population
- 218
- Female Population
- 232
- Sex Ratio
- 1,064.22
- Average Household Size
- 3.95
- SC Population
- 36
- SC Male Population
- 16
- SC Female Population
- 20
- SC Population Share
- 8
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chahaj list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior 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
- 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 rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Count
- 1
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chahaj 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
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 14.54 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chahaj include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chahaj include self-help groups, 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
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chahaj is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chahaj show that reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Maize and Barley, net sown area is 56.95 hectares and irrigated land is 0.91 hectares (1.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Ragi
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Barley
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 72.22 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 4.05
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 9.7 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 97.88 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 26.26 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 56.95
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 56.04 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 0.91
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 0.91 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
- Others
- Available
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chahaj
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.
- 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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Union Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Bank of India | ATM | 262522 | Pithoragarh | Gangolihat | Hat | Gic Road Hat (Goangolihat) Branch Hat, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262522 |
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
Which district is Chahaj village in?
Chahaj village is in Pithoragarh district.
Which state is Chahaj village in?
Chahaj village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Chahaj under?
Chahaj comes under Gangolihat Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chahaj?
The Census village code of Chahaj is 050146.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chahaj under?
Chahaj is listed under CHAHAJ Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gangolihat.
What is the population of Chahaj village?
The village record lists 450 people and 114 households for Chahaj.
How many households are in Chahaj village?
The village record lists 114 households for Chahaj.
What is the male and female population of Chahaj?
The record lists 218 male residents and 232 female residents for Chahaj.
What is the sex ratio of Chahaj village?
The sex ratio of Chahaj is 1,064.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chahaj village?
The reported geographical area of Chahaj is 281.6 hectares.
What is the population density of Chahaj village?
The approximate population density of Chahaj is 159.8 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chahaj?
The nearest town listed for Chahaj is Pithoragarh, about 57 km away.
How far is Chahaj from the district headquarters?
Chahaj is about 57 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chahaj from the sub-district headquarters?
Chahaj is about 28 km from Gangolihat, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chahaj?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Chahaj.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chahaj?
For Chahaj, reported agricultural commodities include Ragi, Maize and Barley, net sown area is 56.95 hectares and irrigated land is 0.91 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chahaj?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chahaj. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.