Chironjiya - Gairatganj, Raisen

Chironjiya is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Papda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chironjiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chironjiya is 483999. The village covers a total geographical area of 380 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chironjiya

According to the 2011 Census, Chironjiya village had a total population of 223 people, including 110 males and 113 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.84%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 59.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Chironjiya

Chironjiya 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 Chironjiya

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chironjiya. The nearest railway station is Sumer, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Chironjiya is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Chironjiya is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chironjiya

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

Health Facilities in Chironjiya

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

FAQs about Chironjiya