Chirchari Kalan - Kumarda, Rajnandgaon

Chirchari Kalan is a village situated in the Kumarda tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Chhuriya and around 45 km from Rajnandgaon. Chircharikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chirchari Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirchari Kalan is 440993. The village covers a total geographical area of 669.02 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Chirchari Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Chirchari Kalan village had a total population of 1,714 people, including 847 males and 867 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.23%, with male literacy at 85.62% and female literacy at 61.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 466.

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

Nearby Villages of Chirchari Kalan

Chirchari Kalan 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 Chirchari Kalan

Chirchari Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Chirchari Kalan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Chirchari Kalan is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirchari Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Chirchari Kalan

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

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