Hirri - Amarwara, Chhindwara

Hirri is a village situated in the Amarwara tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amarwara and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Hirri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirri is 494005. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.31 hectares and falls under the 480221 pincode. Amarwara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Hirri

As per Census 2011, Hirri village has a total population of 1,048 people, consisting of 541 males and 507 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 716 literate and 332 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,048541507
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1367660
Scheduled Castes (SC)1367561
Scheduled Tribes (ST)351916
Literate Population716401315
Illiterate Population332140192

Nearby Villages of Hirri

Hirri 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)
GadarwadaNorth-West1.68 km
Jamuniya BhuraSouth-East1.71 km
JungawaniNorth-East2.00 km
Mohli BharatSouth2.78 km
BicchhuaNorth2.90 km
Gadha DaryawEast2.91 km
JillehariWest3.78 km
Khairi HamiraSouth-West4.07 km
BamhoriSouth4.36 km
MorkhaNorth4.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hirri

Hirri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhilmili, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarwara to Hirri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Hirri is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirri

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

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

Health Facilities in Hirri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Hirri

Where is Hirri located?

Hirri village is located in Amarwara Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hirri?

Hirri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hirri?

The pincode of Hirri is 480221.

What is the population of Hirri?

Hirri has a total population of 1,048, including 541 males and 507 females.

How many households are there in Hirri?

There are 240 households in Hirri.

What is the literacy rate in Hirri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hirri is 68.32%. Male literacy is 74.12% and female literacy is 62.13%.