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Chhana

Aarchali GP
Almora tehsil
Pincode 263655
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Chhana is a revenue village in Almora tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 74 in 15 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

74 souls. 15 homes.

Almora tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand.

74
Population
15
Households
74.2%
Literacy
1,056
Sex ratio
LGD 53003Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Apple₹5,000Haldwani APMC · 29 Oct 2026
  • Banana₹1,000Haldwani APMC · 29 Oct 2026
  • Brinjal₹900Haldwani APMC · 29 Oct 2026
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Chhana is a village in Almora tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand. At the 2011 Census it had 74 people in 15 households, with a literacy rate of 74.2%. It is administered by the Aarchali gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 263655.

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LGD village code53003
Census 2011 code53003
Gram panchayatAarchali · LGD 20850
Pincode263655
TehsilAlmora · LGD 330
DistrictAlmora
Male / Female36 / 38 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaAlmora · Ajay Tamta (BJP)
AssemblyAlmora · Manoj Tewari (INC)

Gram panchayat

Chhana is in the Aarchali gram panchayat.

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Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Chhana compares

By population, Chhana ranks #195 of 265 inhabited villages in Almora tehsil.

Literacy rate%
74.2%
−9.1% vs Almora tehsil average
Chhana
74.2%
Almora tehsil
83.3%
Almora district
78.9%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
1,056
−5 vs Almora tehsil average
Chhana
1,056
Almora tehsil
1,061
Almora district
1,177
Household sizepeople per home
4.9
+0.3 vs Almora tehsil average
Chhana
4.9
Almora tehsil
4.7
Almora district
4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Chhana had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Treated tap water Available
  • All-weather road Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Chhana at a glance

Chhana is a village of 74 people in 15 households (Census 2011) in Almora tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, the 195th of 265 inhabited villages in Almora tehsil by population. Literacy is 74.2%, 9.1 points below the tehsil figure of 83.3%, and the sex ratio is 1,056 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 263655; the LGD village code is 53003.

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Key facts — Chhana

LGD village code53003
Pincode263655
Population (Census 2011)74
Households15
Literacy74.2%
Sex ratio1,056 ♀/1000♂
Block / TehsilAlmora
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
74Census 2011
Male / female
36 / 38
Households
15
People per home
4.9
Education
Literacy rate
74.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Approximate location

Chhana on the map

The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Chhana. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.

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Chhana · 29.7266° N, 79.5906° E

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≈ 29.73° N, 79.59° E · approximate (within ~8 km)© OpenStreetMap contributors

Electoral profile

Lok SabhaAlmora · Ajay Tamta (BJP), elected 2024
AssemblyAlmora · Manoj Tewari (INC), MLA since 2022

Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.

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Government jobs near Chhana

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Essential services & places near Chhana

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Banks, ATMs & post offices471 in Almora district

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Hospitals & clinics136 in Almora district

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Schools & anganwadis3 in Almora district

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Colleges & universities3 in Almora district

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Government offices3 in Almora district

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Temples34 in Almora district

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Other places of worship2 in Almora district

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Transport10 in Almora district

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Community places4 in Almora district

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FAQ

People often ask about Chhana

  1. Where is Chhana located?

    Chhana is a village in Almora tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

  2. Which district is Chhana in?

    Chhana is in Almora district of Uttarakhand.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Chhana belong to?

    Chhana comes under the Aarchali gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Chhana?

    The pincode of Chhana, Almora, Almora is 263655.

  5. What is the population of Chhana?

    As per the 2011 Census, Chhana had a population of 74 (36 males and 38 females).

  6. How many households are there in Chhana?

    Chhana had 15 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the literacy rate of Chhana?

    The literacy rate of Chhana was 74.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  8. What is the sex ratio of Chhana?

    Chhana had 1,056 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  9. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chhana in?

    Chhana is in the Almora Lok Sabha constituency.

  10. Who is the MP for Chhana?

    Ajay Tamta (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Almora Lok Sabha seat, which includes Chhana, in 2024.

  11. Which assembly constituency is Chhana in?

    Chhana is in the Almora assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  12. Who is the MLA for Chhana?

    Manoj Tewari (Indian National Congress) won the Almora assembly seat, which includes Chhana, in 2022.

  13. What is the LGD code of Chhana?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chhana is 53003 and its Census 2011 village code is 53003.

  14. Which villages are near Chhana?

    Villages near Chhana include Paroliya (within ~8 km), Airad (within ~8 km), Gwala Kote (within ~8 km), Babari (within ~8 km), Pankote (within ~8 km).

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Mandi prices · Almora

No market in Almora district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Haldwani APMC, Nainital district — about 36 km away, straight-line.

Latest reports up to 29 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
AppleHaldwani APMC3,0008,0005,00029 Oct 2026
BananaHaldwani APMC9001,1001,00029 Oct 2026
BrinjalHaldwani APMC7001,00090029 Oct 2026
Cucumbar(Kheera)Haldwani APMC1,5002,0001,80029 Oct 2026
Green ChilliHaldwani APMC1,5002,2001,80029 Oct 2026
OnionHaldwani APMC2,8003,8003,40029 Oct 2026
PapayaHaldwani APMC1,4001,8001,60029 Oct 2026
PotatoHaldwani APMC6001,20080029 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Chhana's shops.

Nearby villages
Paroliyawithin ~8 km
Airadwithin ~8 km
Gwala Kotewithin ~8 km
Babariwithin ~8 km
Pankotewithin ~8 km
Jyulawithin ~8 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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Helplines

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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