Chegro - Dumri, Giridih

Chegro is a village situated in the Dumri subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dumri and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Chegado serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chegro village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chegro is 352662. The village covers a total geographical area of 389 hectares and falls under the 825106 pincode.

Chegro village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chegro

As per Census 2011, Chegro village has a total population of 2,919 people, consisting of 1,483 males and 1,436 females. The village has 482 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 495 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,567 literate and 1,352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 386 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 62 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9191,4831,436
Child Population (0–6 yrs)495263232
Scheduled Castes (SC)386206180
Scheduled Tribes (ST)623527
Literate Population1,567989578
Illiterate Population1,352494858

Nearby Villages of Chegro

Chegro 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)
BirpokSouth-East1.40 km
GanodihNorth1.63 km
KhurjiyoNorth-West2.37 km
KalhabarNorth-East2.44 km
ChinoSouth-West2.55 km
MangargadiSouth-East2.76 km
GhoskoEast2.78 km
Manglu AharNorth-West2.88 km
TuiyoSouth-East3.66 km
KathsaruwaEast3.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chegro

Chegro is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parasnath, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 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 Giridih to Chegro is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chegro

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chegro

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Chegro

Where is Chegro located?

Chegro village is located in Dumri Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chegro?

The Gram Panchayat of Chegro is Chegado.

What is the pincode of Chegro?

The pincode of Chegro is 825106.

What is the population of Chegro?

Chegro has a total population of 2,919, including 1,483 males and 1,436 females.

How many households are there in Chegro?

There are 482 households in Chegro.

What is the literacy rate in Chegro?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chegro is 53.68%. Male literacy is 66.69% and female literacy is 40.25%.