Chirtaunga - Tandwa, Chatra

Chirtaunga is a village situated in the Tandwa subdivision of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tandwa and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Chatra. Bargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chirtaunga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirtaunga is 349477. The village covers a total geographical area of 215.35 hectares and falls under the 825321 pincode. Ranchi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Chirtaunga

As per Census 2011, Chirtaunga village has a total population of 253 people, consisting of 110 males and 143 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 1,300 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 52 literate and 201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 229 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population253110143
Child Population (0–6 yrs)842955
Scheduled Castes (SC)14410
Scheduled Tribes (ST)229102127
Literate Population522428
Illiterate Population20186115

Nearby Villages of Chirtaunga

Chirtaunga 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)
LukaiaSouth-East2.09 km
SaraiyaEast2.12 km
KorilaraSouth-West2.13 km
BaliNorth-East2.26 km
BanpurNorth2.31 km
JhulundiaSouth-East2.90 km
KhandharNorth-East3.15 km
Ulatu AliassemratanrNorth-West3.34 km
ThathangiEast3.47 km
TorhadSouth-East3.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chirtaunga

Chirtaunga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mccluskieganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chatra to Chirtaunga is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirtaunga

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

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

Health Facilities in Chirtaunga

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chirtaunga 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 Chirtaunga

Where is Chirtaunga located?

Chirtaunga village is located in Tandwa Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chirtaunga?

The Gram Panchayat of Chirtaunga is Bargaon.

What is the pincode of Chirtaunga?

The pincode of Chirtaunga is 825321.

What is the population of Chirtaunga?

Chirtaunga has a total population of 253, including 110 males and 143 females.

How many households are there in Chirtaunga?

There are 35 households in Chirtaunga.

What is the literacy rate in Chirtaunga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chirtaunga is 20.55%. Male literacy is 21.82% and female literacy is 19.58%.