Village code 40122

Chhara Village, Puraula Tehsil: Map, PIN Code and Population

Chhara is a village in Puraula Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Chhara village map in Uttarakhand
Chhara village map image for Puraula Tehsil, Uttarakhand.

Village Overview

Chhara is a village in Puraula Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. For Chhara, the population is 477, PIN code is 249185 and Census village code is 40122. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Chhara village
Village code40122
PIN code249185
Population477
Households99
Area56.12 ha / 0.56 sq. km / 139 acres
Population density850 people per sq. km
Sex ratio1047 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townBarkot (32 km)
Current stateUttarakhand
Census 2011 stateUttarakhand
Current districtUttarkashi
Census 2011 districtUttarkashi

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 249185. This helps users verify the postal area for Chhara, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Chhara village
PIN code249185
Post offices linked with this PINPurola SO, Devjani BO, Dhakara BO, Gadugad BO, Gundiyatgaon BO, and Hudoli BO
Best matching post officePurola SO (Post office)
Delivery office records8
Postal districtUttar Kashi
Postal stateUttarakhand
Postal divisionTehri Division
Postal circleUttarakhand Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Chhara comes under Karoda gram panchayat and Puraula C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Puraula Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Puraula at 2 km. The Census district headquarters, Uttarkashi, is 123 km away.

Administrative details for Chhara
Current stateUttarakhand
Census 2011 stateUttarakhand
Current districtUttarkashi
Census 2011 districtUttarkashi
State code5
District code56
Tehsil / Census sub-district code278
C.D. Block code1
Block panchayat code1

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Chhara village and its household count.

Total population

477 residents in 99 households

Male population

233

Female population

244

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 252; Scheduled Tribes: 8

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Chhara
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Chhara
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationNot available in village
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyNot available in village
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Chhara
Treated tap waterAvailable
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpNot available in village
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageAvailable
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyNot available in village
Summer domestic power18 hours per day
Winter domestic power18 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Chhara
Net area sown30.01 hectares
Irrigated area5.01 hectares
Unirrigated area25 hectares
Canal irrigated area5.01 hectares
Forest area3.99 hectares
Non-agricultural area0.86 hectares
Current fallow land0.95 hectares
Other fallow land0.90 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropMaize
Third cropPotato

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Chhara
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Purola, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Purola, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Puraula, within 5 km.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Chhara

Barkot (32 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Puraula is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Chhara
Nearest major townBarkot (32 km)
Tehsil headquartersPuraula (2 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Tehsil, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Chhara. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Chhara
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Closed DrainageAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, tehsil, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chhara village located?

Chhara is located in Puraula Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Uttarkashi.

Which Tehsil is Chhara in?

Chhara is in Puraula Tehsil. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Chhara in?

District: Uttarkashi.

What is the village code of Chhara?

The Census village code of Chhara is 40122.

What is the PIN code of Chhara?

The PIN code reported for Chhara is 249185.

What is the population of Chhara?

Chhara has 477 residents in 99 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Chhara part of?

Chhara comes under Karoda gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Chhara?

The nearest statutory town to Chhara is Barkot (32 km).

Which crops are grown in Chhara?

The main crops reported for Chhara are Paddy, Maize, and Potato.

What land-use details are available for Chhara?

Land-use details for Chhara include net area sown: 30.01 hectares, irrigated area: 5.01 hectares, and unirrigated area: 25 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Chhara?

Government primary school status for Chhara is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Chhara?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Chhara?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Chhara?

The total geographical area of Chhara is 56.12 hectares.

How many households are in Chhara?

Chhara has 99 households as per Census 2011.

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