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

As per Census 2011, Chhirra village has a total population of 1,431 people, consisting of 701 males and 730 females. The village has 311 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 959 literate and 472 illiterate residents. Additionally, 500 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,431701730
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20191110
Scheduled Castes (SC)500230270
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1697
Literate Population959552407
Illiterate Population472149323

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BarbhathaNorth-East1.37 km
BaglotaSouth-West1.68 km
PawaniSouth-East1.95 km
SonadulaNorth-East2.07 km
TundriNorth-West2.31 km
MaldiSouth2.66 km
BharatpurSouth-West2.68 km
KaithaNorth-East3.06 km
KorkotiWest3.28 km
Amaldiha (amaldih)North3.28 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chhirra

Where is Chhirra located?

Chhirra village is located in Bilaigarh Tehsil, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhirra?

Chhirra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chhirra?

The pincode of Chhirra is 493338.

What is the population of Chhirra?

Chhirra has a total population of 1,431, including 701 males and 730 females.

How many households are there in Chhirra?

There are 311 households in Chhirra.

What is the literacy rate in Chhirra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhirra is 67.02%. Male literacy is 78.74% and female literacy is 55.75%.