Chhirra - Bilaigarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Chhirra is a village situated in the Bilaigarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from Bilaigarh and around 130 km from Raipur. Chhirra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhirra is 444214. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.59 hectares and falls under the 493338 pincode. Bilaigarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Chhirra

According to the 2011 Census, Chhirra village had a total population of 1,431 people, including 701 males and 730 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.97%, with male literacy at 90.49% and female literacy at 65.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 500, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhirra

Chhirra 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 Chhirra

Chhirra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaigarh to Chhirra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Chhirra is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhirra

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

Health Facilities in Chhirra

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

FAQs about Chhirra