Chirekhani - Tirora, Gondia

Chirekhani is a village situated in the Tirora tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from Tirora and around 30 km from Gondiya. Chirekhani village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirekhani is 537550. The village covers a total geographical area of 555.3 hectares and falls under the 441911 pincode. Tirora is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Chirekhani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chirekhani

According to the 2011 Census, Chirekhani village had a total population of 2,364 people, including 1,215 males and 1,149 females, living in 496 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.75%, with male literacy at 97.24% and female literacy at 87.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Chirekhani

Chirekhani 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 Chirekhani

Chirekhani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirora, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirora to Chirekhani is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Chirekhani is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirekhani

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

Health Facilities in Chirekhani

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

FAQs about Chirekhani