Chirne - Sindkhede, Dhule

Chirne is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Chirane serves as the Village Panchayat for Chirne village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirne is 526206. The village covers a total geographical area of 775.18 hectares and falls under the 425406 pincode. Dondaicha is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Chirne

According to the 2011 Census, Chirne village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 536 males and 510 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.99%, with male literacy at 83.91% and female literacy at 61.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 285.

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 Population1,046536510
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1247054
Scheduled Castes (SC)1215665
Scheduled Tribes (ST)285152133
Literate Population673391282
Illiterate Population373145228

Nearby Villages of Chirne

Chirne 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)
KadaneSouth2.13 km
ParsamalWest2.47 km
KumrejNorth-West3.00 km
AlaneSouth-West3.36 km
TemlayNorth-East3.44 km
BabhaleSouth3.48 km
Hol Pra.be.South-East4.03 km
MahalpurSouth4.60 km
DarkhedaSouth-West4.61 km
DaswelEast4.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chirne

Chirne is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindkheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondaicha to Chirne is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Chirne is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirne

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chirne

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chirne

Where is Chirne located?

Chirne village is located in Sindkhede Tehsil, Dhule district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Chirne?

The Village Panchayat of Chirne is Chirane.

What is the pincode of Chirne?

The pincode of Chirne is 425406.

What is the population of Chirne?

Chirne had a total population of 1,046, including 536 males and 510 females.

How many households are there in Chirne?

Chirne had 225 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chirne?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chirne was 72.99%. Male literacy was 83.91% and female literacy was 61.84%.