Chiraia - Nardiganj, Nawada

Chiraia is a village situated in the Nardiganj subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nardiganj and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Nenaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chiraia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chiraia is 257475. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 805109 pincode. Hisua is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chiraia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Chiraia

According to the 2011 Census, Chiraia village had a total population of 1,452 people, including 771 males and 681 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.07%, with male literacy at 68.40% and female literacy at 44.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 434, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chiraia

Chiraia 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Chiraia

Chiraia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajgir, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hisua to Chiraia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Chiraia is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chiraia

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

Health Facilities in Chiraia

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

FAQs about Chiraia