Champin (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Champin | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 143 |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 744303[1] |
| Village code | 00043700 |
Champin is a small village of hectares in Nancowry Tehsil in Nicobar district in the Union territory of andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Champin depends on Port Blair, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include Two taps, One Well supply, Two tanks, Two tubewells, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Champin is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Well. Champin's pin code is 744303[4], and village code is 00043700.
Champin has One post office (Champin B.O) and One public telephone. The village is connected with a single bus service. Champin has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Champin is a census village in the district of Nicobar, andaman & Nicobar Islands. The village has a total population of 143 and has total administration over 33 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Champin has 20 children, 11 boys and 9 girls.
- Scheduled tribe counts for 143 (100.0%) males constitute 72 (50.35%) of the population and females 71 (49.65%).
Medical facility
- Champin has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 107 people are literate in Champin out of which 58 are males and 49 are females.
Champin has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 1 Upper primary school
- 1 Secondary school
- 1 Senior Secondary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 32 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 23 male, 9 female with 18 (56.25%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 12 males and 6 females. 1 males and 0 females are considered as the main cultivators. 14 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Port Blair and Nicobar to sell - and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 744303 and Post Offices under 744303 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pin Code 744303 and Post Offices under 744303 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "744303 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pincode 744303". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
External link
- Census of India, Provisional Population Totals
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration Website