Chhiraha - Beohari, Shahdol

Chhiraha is a village situated in the Beohari tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Beohari and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Khamhdand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhiraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhiraha is 500996. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.09 hectares and falls under the 484774 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chhiraha

According to the 2011 Census, Chhiraha village had a total population of 151 people, including 71 males and 80 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 1,127 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.96%, with male literacy at 76.79% and female literacy at 57.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1517180
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361521
Scheduled Castes (SC)452025
Scheduled Tribes (ST)442321
Literate Population774334
Illiterate Population742846

Nearby Villages of Chhiraha

Chhiraha 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)
SukhaSouth-East1.45 km
KhamdandNorth1.59 km
KalhariWest1.80 km
TangharNorth-West2.56 km
KhadhuliSouth-West3.31 km
BhulhriWest3.65 km
KhuteharaWest3.75 km
Bokra BokriNorth-West3.96 km
NaudhiyaSouth-West4.68 km
BholharaWest4.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhiraha

Chhiraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Chhiraha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Chhiraha is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhiraha

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

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

Health Facilities in Chhiraha

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

Where is Chhiraha located?

Chhiraha village is located in Beohari Tehsil, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chhiraha?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhiraha is Khamhdand.

What is the pincode of Chhiraha?

The pincode of Chhiraha is 484774.

What is the population of Chhiraha?

Chhiraha had a total population of 151, including 71 males and 80 females.

How many households are there in Chhiraha?

Chhiraha had 36 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chhiraha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhiraha was 66.96%. Male literacy was 76.79% and female literacy was 57.63%.