Village CHHARBA

The village Chharba lies in the picturesque Doon valley, between the Shivaliks and the Himalayas in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand State. The village is located in the Sahaspur Block and is about 25 kms. North-west of Dehradun on the Chakrata road. This village is the largest in the area spread over a radius of 5-7km. As per the 2001 census, the total population of village Chharba is 12,592 (6,817 males and 5,775 females). The total population density is 126 people per square kilometre. The sex ratio of village is 847 females per 1000 males. About 30% of village Chharba is under forest cover. 

The land use pattern indicates that about 60% of the total area is under cultivation, out of which about 26% is under irrigation. The main occupation of the people of this area is farming. The prime source of water for cultivation is through rainwater. There are no proper medical facilities in this village and it's surrounding areas and the nearest Primary Heathcare Centre is about 10 kms away.

 

• ADOPT adopted village Chharba in Dehradun district to improve rural living standards through Education, Health and Hygiene Awareness.

• ADOPT has built an eight bed Field Hospital in the village for Immediate & Emergency Medical Services

• ADOPT has started a Vocational Training Centre for the rural children for developing Technical/Educational skills in the fields of Computer Training, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical Wiring, Tailoring, Motor Mechanism, Candle Making, Basket Making, Knitting, Pickle & Jam Making etc to help the rural youth find employment

• ADOPT has started a Computer Training Centre in village Chharba for Basic Training in Computers. Special classes are held every Sunday for ADULT Education in Computers

• ADOPT participates and facilitates in a large number of activities including organizing medical camps, performing children surgeries, spreading education amongst villagers, providing infrastructure for rooftop rainwater harvesting, drinking water distribution, environment protection, women empowerment and health and hygiene awareness in the Village Chharba.

Population	12592
Location	30o24’ & 30o26’ N latitude
	77o48’ & 77o51’ E longitude
Geographical area	40sq. km
Density	126 people/sq. km
Males	6817
Females	5775
Literacy rate	38%
Male literacy	40%
Female literacy	20%
Roads	Metal - 6 km road
	Concrete road -1600 mtr
Sex ratio	847 females/1000 males
Schools	4  Govt. primary schools
	1Intermediate College till class 12
Hospitals	Nil
Dispensary	Govt.Homeopathy Unit
Child welfare center	Nil
Maternity & child welfare center	Nil
Family planning center	Nil
Registered medical practioner	Nil
Area electrified	80%
Area with drinking water facility	60%
Bank branches	Nil

Surrounding Villages being serviced:
Kedarwala, Ludarpur, Barba, Horawala, Laugher Road, Dhaki, Chandpur, Tikri, Barotiwala, Rerapur, Khushalpur, Sahaspur, Jamnipur, Kotra, Sorna, Dobri, Chan Chak, Sela Qui, Khera Prithvipur, Harpers, Matak Majri, Rudarpur, Aduwala, Suddowala, Mur, Rajouli, Jassowala, Dharamwala, Abhri, Fatehpur, Pawam, Dhalipur etc.