Chirki - Pali, Umaria

Chirki is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Kathai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chirki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirki is 468087. The village covers a total geographical area of 1148.56 hectares and falls under the 484001 pincode. Pali is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Chirki

According to the 2011 Census, Chirki village had a total population of 435 people, including 214 males and 221 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.49%, with male literacy at 56.32% and female literacy at 36.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 366.

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

Nearby Villages of Chirki

Chirki 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 Chirki

Chirki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghunghuti, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pali to Chirki is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Chirki is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirki

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

Health Facilities in Chirki

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

FAQs about Chirki