Chirol - Mehgaon, Bhind

Chirol is a village situated in the Mehgaon tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehgaon and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Dandraoa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chirol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirol is 453104. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.6 hectares and falls under the 477557 pincode. Mehgaon is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Chirol

As per Census 2011, Chirol village has a total population of 1,196 people, consisting of 661 males and 535 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 809 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 750 literate and 446 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,196661535
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1427666
Scheduled Castes (SC)1115952
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population750511239
Illiterate Population446150296

Nearby Villages of Chirol

Chirol 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)
SenthriEast1.57 km
GataNorth-East1.58 km
GudawaliNorth-West2.14 km
DandrauaSouth2.24 km
PamarpuraNorth2.88 km
KemokhariEast2.99 km
PadkoliSouth-East3.05 km
KatrolWest3.13 km
MadroliSouth-West3.34 km
EkoriNorth-West3.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chirol

Chirol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asokhar, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehgaon to Chirol is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Chirol is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirol

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

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

Health Facilities in Chirol

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

Where is Chirol located?

Chirol village is located in Mehgaon Tehsil, Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chirol?

The Gram Panchayat of Chirol is Dandraoa.

What is the pincode of Chirol?

The pincode of Chirol is 477557.

What is the population of Chirol?

Chirol has a total population of 1,196, including 661 males and 535 females.

How many households are there in Chirol?

There are 183 households in Chirol.

What is the literacy rate in Chirol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chirol is 62.71%. Male literacy is 77.31% and female literacy is 44.67%.