Indian Village Directory

Chhija Village

Chhija is an inhabited village in Munsiari Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 048885, the Census 2011 record lists 6 people in 2 households and the reported area is 162.2 hectares. The local references include Basantkot Gram Panchayat, Munsiari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Didihat at about 70 km.

In short:

Chhija is a village in Munsiari Sub-district, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 048885 and 6 people in 2 households.

Village Code048885
Population6
Households2
Area162.2 hectares
Nearest TownDidihat

Detailed village profile

Chhija at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6 people, 162.2 hectares of reported area and Didihat as the nearest town reference for Chhija, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Uttarakhand
District Pithoragarh
Sub-district Munsiari
CD Block Munsiari
Gram Panchayat BASANTKOT
  • Chhija falls under Munsiari Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 048885.
  • The record lists 6 people living in 2 households.
  • The reported village area is 162.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Didihat.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

Vill keeps source limitations visible so the page is useful without overstating certainty.

  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
  • The PIN code shown on this page comes from the village record. Please verify it with India Post before using it for postal, legal, banking or official address work.

Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Chhija
Census Village Code
048885
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Pithoragarh
District Census Code
062
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Munsiari
Sub-district Census Code
00315
CD Block
Munsiari
Gram Panchayat
Basantkot
Households
2
Population
6
Male Population
3
Female Population
3
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
162.2 hectares
Area
1.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Didihat
Nearest Town Distance
70 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
262555
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 3.7 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chhija in the official administrative record. Census village code 048885, Basantkot Gram Panchayat and Munsiari CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
062
Sub-district Census Code
00315
Village Census Code
048885
CD Block Code
0049
CD Block Name
Munsiari
Gram Panchayat Name
Basantkot

Location and Distance

Didihat is the nearest town listed for Chhija, about 70 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 122 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Munsiari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Pithoragarh
Distance from District Headquarter
122 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Didihat
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
70 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
650 km
Nearest Town
Didihat
Distance from Nearest Town
70 km
Total Geographical Area
162.2 hectares
Area
1.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6 people in 2 households, with 3 male residents and 3 female residents. The average household size is 3, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Chhija. Population density works out to about 3.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
2
Total Population
6
Male Population
3
Female Population
3
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
3.0
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chhija 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chhija is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 5 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chhija show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Other Pulses and Ragi and net sown area is 17.5 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Other Pulses
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
8.55 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
136.15 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
17.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
17.5 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
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.

You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.

Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMap

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chhija

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 75%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%

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 262554 Pithoragarh Munsiari Bunga Village Bunga Near Telephone Exchange, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262554
State Bank of India ATM 262551 Pithoragarh Munsiari Ghorpatta Malla Uttarakhand Ghorpatta, Teh.didihat, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262551
State Bank of India ATM 262553 Pithoragarh Munsiari Nachani Uttarakhand Nachni, Teh.munsiari, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262553

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 Chhija village located?

Chhija is in Munsiari Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Chhija village in?

Chhija village is in Pithoragarh district.

Which state is Chhija village in?

Chhija village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Chhija under?

Chhija comes under Munsiari Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chhija?

The Census village code of Chhija is 048885.

Which Gram Panchayat is Chhija under?

Chhija is listed under BASANTKOT Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Munsiari.

What is the population of Chhija village?

The village record lists 6 people and 2 households for Chhija.

How many households are in Chhija village?

The village record lists 2 households for Chhija.

What is the male and female population of Chhija?

The record lists 3 male residents and 3 female residents for Chhija.

What is the sex ratio of Chhija village?

The sex ratio of Chhija is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chhija village?

The reported geographical area of Chhija is 162.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Chhija village?

The approximate population density of Chhija is 3.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chhija?

The nearest town listed for Chhija is Didihat, about 70 km away.

How far is Chhija from the district headquarters?

Chhija is about 122 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chhija from the sub-district headquarters?

Chhija is about 22 km from Munsiari, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Chhija, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Other Pulses and Ragi and net sown area is 17.5 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chhija. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chhija.

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.