Chirakhan Village Overview
Chirakhan is a village in Depalpur tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It lies about 45 km from Depalpur tehsil headquarters and around 24 km from Indore district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chirakhan village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Chirakhan village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirakhan is 476048. The village covers a geographical area of 351.57 hectares. Betma is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Location Map of Chirakhan
Population & Demographics of Chirakhan
This section provides population and demographic details of Chirakhan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,697 | 867 | 830 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 227 | 117 | 110 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 368 | 182 | 186 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 393 | 197 | 196 |
| Literate Population | 999 | 623 | 376 |
| Illiterate Population | 698 | 244 | 454 |
Key population details of Chirakhan village are given below:
- Chirakhan village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,697, including approximately 867 males and 830 females, with a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 368 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 393 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chirakhan village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 58.87%.
- There are around 274 households in Chirakhan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chirakhan
Transport facilities help residents of Chirakhan village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chirakhan
The following villages are located close to Chirakhan and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chirakhan
- Where is Chirakhan located?
- Chirakhan village is located in Depalpur Tehsil, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Chirakhan?
- Chirakhan is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Chirakhan?
- Chirakhan has a total population of 1,697, including 867 males and 830 females.
- How many households are there in Chirakhan?
- There are 274 households in Chirakhan.
- What is the literacy rate in Chirakhan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chirakhan is 58.87%. Male literacy is 71.86% and female literacy is 45.30%.