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

According to the 2011 Census, Hirri village had a total population of 1,048 people, including 541 males and 507 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.51%, with male literacy at 86.24% and female literacy at 70.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

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