Chirkubera - Bandgaon, West Singhbhum
Chirkubera is a village situated in the Bandgaon subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 18 km from Bandgaon and around 70 km from Chaibasa. Sawania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chirkubera village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirkubera is 377173. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.46 hectares and falls under the 833201 pincode.
Chirkubera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chakradharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Chirkubera
According to the 2011 Census, Chirkubera village had a total population of 125 people, including 70 males and 55 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 786 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.19%, with male literacy at 86.89% and female literacy at 71.11%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 125 | 70 | 55 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 125 | 70 | 55 |
| Literate Population | 85 | 53 | 32 |
| Illiterate Population | 40 | 17 | 23 |
Nearby Villages of Chirkubera
Chirkubera is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Chirkubera
Public transport in the Chirkubera is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Chirkubera is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chirkubera
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chirkubera village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Chirkubera
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chirkubera village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chirkubera
Where is Chirkubera located?
Chirkubera village is located in Bandgaon Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chirkubera?
The Gram Panchayat of Chirkubera is Sawania.
What is the pincode of Chirkubera?
The pincode of Chirkubera is 833201.
What is the population of Chirkubera?
Chirkubera had a total population of 125, including 70 males and 55 females.
How many households are there in Chirkubera?
Chirkubera had 23 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chirkubera?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chirkubera was 80.19%. Male literacy was 86.89% and female literacy was 71.11%.