Chirmiriya - Varla, Barwani

Chirmiriya is a village situated in the Varla tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Varla and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Chirmiriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirmiriya is 478696. The village covers a total geographical area of 393.53 hectares and falls under the 451666 pincode. Sendhwa is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Chirmiriya

According to the 2011 Census, Chirmiriya village had a total population of 1,421 people, including 712 males and 709 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 12.41%, with male literacy at 18.10% and female literacy at 6.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,405.

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 Population1,421712709
Child Population (0–6 yrs)349165184
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,405704701
Literate Population1339934
Illiterate Population1,288613675

Nearby Villages of Chirmiriya

Chirmiriya 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)
SonkhediWest6.57 km
VilvaWest9.96 km
BhalabardiNorth-West11.08 km
PanaliWest12.02 km
AmbaautarWest13.15 km
KumharbardiEast13.17 km
KamodWest13.55 km
DhawadaWest14.10 km
PanjaryaWest16.17 km
DhawaliWest16.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chirmiriya

Chirmiriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarsod, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sendhwa to Chirmiriya is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Chirmiriya is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirmiriya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chirmiriya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chirmiriya

Where is Chirmiriya located?

Chirmiriya village is located in Varla Tehsil, Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chirmiriya?

Chirmiriya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chirmiriya?

The pincode of Chirmiriya is 451666.

What is the population of Chirmiriya?

Chirmiriya had a total population of 1,421, including 712 males and 709 females.

How many households are there in Chirmiriya?

Chirmiriya had 228 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chirmiriya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chirmiriya was 12.41%. Male literacy was 18.10% and female literacy was 6.48%.