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

As per Census 2011, Chirmur village has a total population of 124 people, consisting of 64 males and 60 females. The village has 28 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 19 literate and 105 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1246460
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21813
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1246460
Literate Population19109
Illiterate Population1055451

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RewaliNorth-West2.56 km
BurgumSouth-West2.82 km
PordemNorth-East2.92 km
BarremWest4.12 km
PujaripalSouth-West5.80 km
PariaNorth-East5.81 km
JabeliNorth-West6.33 km
MankapalEast6.53 km
NilawayaWest6.75 km
ArbeWest7.49 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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 Chirmur

Where is Chirmur located?

Chirmur village is located in Gadiras Tehsil, Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chirmur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chirmur is Pordem.

What is the pincode of Chirmur?

The pincode of Chirmur is 494111.

What is the population of Chirmur?

Chirmur has a total population of 124, including 64 males and 60 females.

How many households are there in Chirmur?

There are 28 households in Chirmur.

What is the literacy rate in Chirmur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chirmur is 15.32%. Male literacy is 15.63% and female literacy is 15.00%.