Chirwai - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Chirwai is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Dhorra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chirwai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirwai is 456123. The village covers a total geographical area of 992.75 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Chirwai

According to the 2011 Census, Chirwai village had a total population of 506 people, including 266 males and 240 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.24%, with male literacy at 60.39% and female literacy at 28.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 424.

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

Nearby Villages of Chirwai

Chirwai 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 Chirwai

Chirwai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kolaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Chirwai is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Chirwai is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirwai

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

Health Facilities in Chirwai

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

FAQs about Chirwai