Chirola - Khacharod, Ujjain

Chirola is a village situated in the Khacharod tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khacharod and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Chirola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirola is 471124. The village covers a total geographical area of 906.56 hectares and falls under the 456313 pincode. Khacharod is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chirola

According to the 2011 Census, Chirola village had a total population of 1,655 people, including 851 males and 804 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.96%, with male literacy at 86.49% and female literacy at 50.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Chirola

Chirola 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 Chirola

Chirola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khachrod, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khacharod to Chirola is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Chirola is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirola

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

Health Facilities in Chirola

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

FAQs about Chirola