Where is Chhara village located?
Chhara is in Puraula Sub-district of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India.
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Chhara Village
Chhara is an inhabited village in Puraula Sub-district of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040122, the Census 2011 record lists 477 people in 99 households and the reported area is 56.12 hectares. The local references include Karoda Gram Panchayat, Puraula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barkot at about 32 km.
Chhara is a village in Puraula Sub-district, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040122 and 477 people in 99 households.
Village Code040122
Population477
Households99
Area56.12 hectares
Nearest TownBarkot
Detailed village profile
Chhara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 477 people, 56.12 hectares of reported area and Barkot as the nearest town reference for Chhara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Chhara falls under Puraula Sub-district in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 040122.
- The record lists 477 people living in 99 households.
- The reported village area is 56.12 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Barkot.
- 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
- Chhara
- Census Village Code
- 040122
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Uttarkashi
- District Census Code
- 056
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Puraula
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00278
- CD Block
- Puraula
- Gram Panchayat
- Karoda
- Households
- 99
- Population
- 477
- Male Population
- 233
- Female Population
- 244
- Sex Ratio
- 1,047.21
- Area
- 56.12 hectares
- Area
- 0.56 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Barkot
- Nearest Town Distance
- 32 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 249185
- 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
849.96 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.82 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
52.83%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
1.68%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
16.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chhara in the official administrative record. Census village code 040122, Karoda Gram Panchayat and Puraula CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 056
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00278
- Village Census Code
- 040122
- CD Block Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Puraula
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Karoda
Location and Distance
Barkot is the nearest town listed for Chhara, about 32 km away. Uttarkashi is listed as the district headquarters at about 123 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Puraula
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 2 km
- District Headquarter
- Uttarkashi
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 123 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Barkot
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 32 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 137 km
- Nearest Town
- Barkot
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 32 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 56.12 hectares
- Area
- 0.56 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 477 people in 99 households, with 233 male residents and 244 female residents. The average household size is 4.82, and SC share is 52.83% and ST share is 1.68% for Chhara. Population density works out to about 849.96 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 99
- Total Population
- 477
- Male Population
- 233
- Female Population
- 244
- Sex Ratio
- 1,047.21
- Average Household Size
- 4.82
- SC Population
- 252
- SC Male Population
- 117
- SC Female Population
- 135
- SC Population Share
- 52.83
- ST Population
- 8
- ST Male Population
- 6
- ST Female Population
- 2
- ST Population Share
- 1.68
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chhara list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chhara 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
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 0.72 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chhara include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chhara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chhara 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
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chhara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 30.01 hectares and irrigated land is 5.01 hectares (16.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Potato
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 3.99 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 0.86
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 18.69 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.9 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.95 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 30.01
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 25 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 5.01
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 5.01 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- 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.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chhara
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
- Within 5 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 33% |
| CRM | 2 | 67% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 249185 | Uttar Kashi | Puraula | Hudoli | Hudoli Nehru Market Purola, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 249185 | Uttar Kashi | Puraula | Purola | Uttarakhand Puraula, Tehsil Puraula, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185 |
| Union Bank of India | CRM | 249185 | Uttar Kashi | Puraula | Purola | Kumola Road Hotel Shubham Palace Main Market, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185 |
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 Chhara village in?
Chhara village is in Uttarkashi district.
Which state is Chhara village in?
Chhara village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Chhara under?
Chhara comes under Puraula Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chhara?
The Census village code of Chhara is 040122.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chhara under?
Chhara is listed under KARODA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Puraula.
What is the population of Chhara village?
The village record lists 477 people and 99 households for Chhara.
How many households are in Chhara village?
The village record lists 99 households for Chhara.
What is the male and female population of Chhara?
The record lists 233 male residents and 244 female residents for Chhara.
What is the sex ratio of Chhara village?
The sex ratio of Chhara is 1,047.21 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chhara village?
The reported geographical area of Chhara is 56.12 hectares.
What is the population density of Chhara village?
The approximate population density of Chhara is 849.96 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chhara?
The nearest town listed for Chhara is Barkot, about 32 km away.
How far is Chhara from the district headquarters?
Chhara is about 123 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chhara from the sub-district headquarters?
Chhara is about 2 km from Puraula, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chhara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chhara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chhara?
For Chhara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Potato, net sown area is 30.01 hectares and irrigated land is 5.01 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chhara?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chhara. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.