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

As per Census 2011, Chirand village has a total population of 2,971 people, consisting of 1,600 males and 1,371 females. The village has 520 households and a sex ratio of 856 females per 1,000 males. There are 573 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,465 literate and 1,506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 902 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9711,6001,371
Child Population (0–6 yrs)573304269
Scheduled Castes (SC)902484418
Literate Population1,465904561
Illiterate Population1,506696810

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Phul ChakNorth0.91 km
Chak HajiNorth-East1.34 km
BadalpuraNorth-West1.56 km
Chak JamaliNorth-East1.58 km
DariyawganjNorth-West1.58 km
Badalpura DiaraSouth-West2.01 km
DharampuraNorth2.24 km
Raipur BingawanSouth2.38 km
DaftarpurEast2.42 km
MaharajganjNorth-West2.50 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Chirand

Where is Chirand located?

Chirand village is located in Chapra Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chirand?

Chirand is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chirand?

The pincode of Chirand is 841211.

What is the population of Chirand?

Chirand has a total population of 2,971, including 1,600 males and 1,371 females.

How many households are there in Chirand?

There are 520 households in Chirand.

What is the literacy rate in Chirand?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chirand is 49.31%. Male literacy is 56.50% and female literacy is 40.92%.