| Ttujur: Gegharkunik |
 |
| History |
| |
| Ttujur was founded in 1920. It is located 6 km northwest of Chambarak, the former Krasnoselsk, on the East bank of the Getik River. It is on the crossroad leading from Chambarak to Berd and the Dilijan-Ijevan highway. It shares a 1 km border with Azerbaijan. The name of the village means sour water and it comes from the local mineral water source. |
| |
| |
| Projects |
| |
Completed
ASIF-Local government and Community council training.
UMCOR developing small farming practices
UNDP medium term projects
Ongoing
MCA-rehabilitation of Ttujur-Chambarak road, Dzoraglukh-Ttujur (2 km, C)-Vardenis (4 km, C)-Mulki (4 km, C)-Aparan (1 km, C), Antaramej-Dzoravank (3 km, C)-Dprabak (2 km, C)-Aygut (3 km, C)-Martuni (9 km, C)-Getik (1 km, C)-Ttujur (3 km, C)-Chambarak (4 km, C)-Aghberk (10 km, C)-M14 (2 km, B)
World Vision-Area Development project
UNDP, RA Government, EU Humanitarian Demining Project
USAID "Nova" rehabilitation and furnishing of 6 division of medical-obstetrical unit
|
| |
| |
| General Information |
| |
| Distance from Yerevan |
120 km |
| Distance from Marz Center |
130 km |
| Distance from border |
1 km |
|
|
| Altitude above sea level |
1700 meter |
| Climate |
Continental, heavy rains, mild summers, freezing winters. |
| |
|
| Historical monuments |
Kotrats (Broken) Church dating back to 10-12th Century AD, ruined settlement of Tsak Kar, old cemetery, fortress (20-10th cent, B.C.) |
|
|
| Population: |
1048 |
| Households |
279 |
|
|
| Total area |
1913 hectares |
| Of which: |
|
| Pastures |
0 hectares |
| Arable land |
0 hectares |
| Orchards |
0 hectares |
| Forests |
0 hectares |
|
|
| Land use |
|
|
| |
| |
| PROGRAM COMPONENTS |
| |
| Infrastructure Assessment |
| |
13 km drinking water external pipeline needs a major repair.
248 bomb-damaged apartments require restoration.
|
| |
| |
| Infrastructure priorities for the rural community of Ttujur |
| |
| Infrastructure |
Priorities |
Total amount needed (AMD) |
Funding sources |
| Road |
3 km reconstruction and asphalting |
|
Millennium Challenge Armenia-rehabilitation of Ttujur-Chambarak road, Dzoraglukh-Ttujur (2 km, C)-Vardenis (4 km, C)-Mulki (4 km, C)-Aparan (1 km, C), Antaramej-Dzoravank (3 km, C)-Dprabak (2 km, C)-Aygut (3 km, C)-Martuni (9 km, C)-Getik (1 km, C)-Ttujur (3 km, C)-Chambarak (4 km, C)-Aghberk (10 km, C)-M14 (2 km, B) |
| Irrigation |
|
|
|
| Drinking water |
13 km line restoration |
|
|
| Electricity |
|
|
|
| Gas |
Half of the households need their internal gas pipelines to be repaired |
|
|
Kindergarten
School |
Repair, furnishing for 320 students |
|
|
| Health Care |
Repair and furnishing for medical station |
|
United States Agency for International Development "Nova" rehabilitation and furnishing of 6 division of medical-obstetrical unit |
| Telephone: Cell / Land |
Old analog system exists, most households connected, low quality |
|
|
| Internet |
|
|
|
| TV, radio |
|
|
|
| Community / Cultural Center |
30 years old, requires repair |
|
|
| Lighting and Landscaping |
|
|
|
| Other |
|
|
World Vision-Area Development project |
| Other |
|
|
United Nations Development Program, Government of Republic of Armenia, European Union Humanitarian Demining Project |
| Other |
|
|
|
| Other |
|
|
|
| TOTAL NEEDED |
|
| |
| |
| Economic Assessment |
| |
Ttujur enjoys an abundance of agricultural land, significant for the development of horticulture and animal husbandry opportunities. The community has 1,941 hectares total area, 400 hectares of which are pastures, and 569 hectares arable lands, and 365 hectares grassland.
There is an opportunity for enlarging pastures, producing hay, increasing the number of livestock, consequently developing milk and meat production, and placing a milk collection point in the village.
The economic weaknesses are the village's vulnerability because of severe climate, obsolete agricultural machinery, and lack of irrigation.
Because of the seasonal precipitation, Ttujur does not employ an irrigation system. However, the dependence on precipitation decreases the production capacity. A possibility suggested by the villagers is the construction of small reservoirs created by dams (to be constructed) at the end of natural ravines.
With water more regularly available, it will be possible to produce rich fodder - clover, beet, and similar crops. This activity will allow not only increased milk productivity by 15-20%, but, which is more important, will minimize the impact of climate fluctuations on milk production, thus making the whole process more manageable. Regular artificial insemination of livestock will also substantially increase milk productivity - up to 4,000 to 5,000 liters per year.
Ttujur's economy is mainly dependent on livestock farming. There are about 1506 livestock. There are also 206 pigs, 45 beehives, and 1600 poultry. There are 6 farmers in the village who have up to 30 heads of cattle. Since animal breeding has not been conducted systematically in the last 10-15 years, and that coarse fodder is used, the productivity of local cows is far below the average of 1,500 liters. Just recently CARD (Center for Agribusiness and Rural Development-a project of the US Department of Agriculture) installed a 1,600 liter-refrigerated tank for milk collection by Chambarak Cheesemaking Plant, a subsidiary of Ashtarak Milk dairy conglomerate.
In the past, locals cultivated wheat, barley, and potatoes; however, a lack of agricultural machinery has resulted in a decrease in agricultural output. New agricultural machinery - if acquired cooperatively - will mean the production of additional crops both for internal consumption and for external markets.
Given its location, Ttujur may have potential as a tourism center.
|
| |
| |
| Images from Ttujur |
| |
|
|
|
| Photo Story |
 School Conumables Small Project: see the photo-story.
Is quality animal husbandry and dairy production possible in Armenia? Find out. |
|
Share this page with your Facebook friends!