Chiraia - Warisaliganj, Nawada

Chiraia is a village situated in the Warisaliganj subdivision of Nawada district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warisaliganj and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Nawada. Thera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chiraia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chiraia is 257603. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 805130 pincode. Warisaliganj is the nearest town, located about 3 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 803 people, including 394 males and 409 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.44%, with male literacy at 87.54% and female literacy at 61.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population803394409
Child Population (0–6 yrs)954946
Scheduled Castes (SC)472225
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population527302225
Illiterate Population27692184

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ahri ChakSouth-East0.67 km
Gamhirpur SonbarsaNorth-West0.78 km
Bala ChakNorth-East0.80 km
BallopurNorth-East1.52 km
Bhikhari ChakWest1.64 km
Chalisa ChakEast1.77 km
RasanpurSouth2.01 km
ChakwaeNorth2.36 km
SarkattiNorth-East2.40 km
BhagwatpurEast2.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chiraia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chiraia. The nearest railway station is Sonwarsa Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warisaliganj to Chiraia is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nawada to Chiraia is about 25 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chiraia

Where is Chiraia located?

Chiraia village is located in Warisaliganj Subdivision, Nawada district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chiraia?

The Gram Panchayat of Chiraia is Thera.

What is the pincode of Chiraia?

The pincode of Chiraia is 805130.

What is the population of Chiraia?

Chiraia had a total population of 803, including 394 males and 409 females.

How many households are there in Chiraia?

Chiraia had 117 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chiraia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chiraia was 74.44%. Male literacy was 87.54% and female literacy was 61.98%.