Chirmur - Gadiras, Sukma

Chirmur is a village situated in the Gadiras tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Sukma and around 60 km from Dantewada. Pordem serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chirmur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirmur is 450651. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.74 hectares and falls under the 494111 pincode. Sukma is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Chirmur

According to the 2011 Census, Chirmur village had a total population of 124 people, including 64 males and 60 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.45%, with male literacy at 17.86% and female literacy at 19.15%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Chirmur

Chirmur 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 Chirmur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chirmur. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sukma to Chirmur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Chirmur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirmur

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

Health Facilities in Chirmur

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

FAQs about Chirmur