Chirand - Chapra, Saran

Chirand is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chapra and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Chirand village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirand is 233674. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 841211 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chirand

According to the 2011 Census, Chirand village had a total population of 2,971 people, including 1,600 males and 1,371 females, living in 520 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.09%, with male literacy at 69.75% and female literacy at 50.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 902.

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

Nearby Villages of Chirand

Chirand 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 Chirand

Chirand is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Goldinganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Chirand is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chirand is about 12 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 Chirand

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

Health Facilities in Chirand

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

FAQs about Chirand