Chiri - Hulasganj, Jehanabad

Chiri is a village situated in the Hulasganj subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hulasganj and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Chiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chiri is 260561. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 804407 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Chiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghosi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chiri

As per Census 2011, Chiri village has a total population of 2,981 people, consisting of 1,552 males and 1,429 females. The village has 495 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 511 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,394 literate and 1,587 illiterate residents. Additionally, 719 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chiri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9811,5521,429
Child Population (0–6 yrs)511239272
Scheduled Castes (SC)719371348
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population1,394911483
Illiterate Population1,587641946

Nearby Villages of Chiri

Chiri is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SarthuaSouth1.29 km
BarhaunaNorth-East1.80 km
DumriWest2.02 km
BharthuNorth2.19 km
KatauliaSouth-East2.20 km
MurgawanEast2.23 km
NandnaNorth-West2.26 km
SarwanWest2.32 km
BishunpurNorth-East2.65 km
SisaraSouth-West2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chiri

Chiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurrampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Chiri is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chiri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chiri village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chiri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chiri village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chiri

Where is Chiri located?

Chiri village is located in Hulasganj Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chiri?

Chiri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chiri?

The pincode of Chiri is 804407.

What is the population of Chiri?

Chiri has a total population of 2,981, including 1,552 males and 1,429 females.

How many households are there in Chiri?

There are 495 households in Chiri.

What is the literacy rate in Chiri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chiri is 46.76%. Male literacy is 58.70% and female literacy is 33.80%.