Chiraura - Naubatpur, Patna

Chiraura is a village situated in the Naubatpur subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naubatpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Chiraura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chiraura is 245538. The village covers a total geographical area of 358 hectares and falls under the 801109 pincode. Naubatpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chiraura

As per Census 2011, Chiraura village has a total population of 3,414 people, consisting of 1,775 males and 1,639 females. The village has 576 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 551 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,152 literate and 1,262 illiterate residents. Additionally, 649 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4141,7751,639
Child Population (0–6 yrs)551295256
Scheduled Castes (SC)649334315
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population2,1521,231921
Illiterate Population1,262544718

Nearby Villages of Chiraura

Chiraura 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)
BadipurNorth-East1.42 km
TilhwanNorth-West1.56 km
NaharpuraEast1.64 km
IbrahimpurWest2.46 km
GadaipurWest2.47 km
GopalpurSouth-East2.54 km
ManhgupurNorth-East2.70 km
Raghunathpur BheluraNorth-West2.78 km
PasihiNorth-East2.86 km
PaliSouth3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chiraura

Chiraura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gandhi Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naubatpur to Chiraura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Chiraura is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chiraura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chiraura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chiraura

Where is Chiraura located?

Chiraura village is located in Naubatpur Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chiraura?

Chiraura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chiraura?

The pincode of Chiraura is 801109.

What is the population of Chiraura?

Chiraura has a total population of 3,414, including 1,775 males and 1,639 females.

How many households are there in Chiraura?

There are 576 households in Chiraura.

What is the literacy rate in Chiraura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chiraura is 63.03%. Male literacy is 69.35% and female literacy is 56.19%.