Chipri - Shirol, Kolhapur

Chipri is a village situated in the Shirol tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirol and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Chipri village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chipri is 567340. The village covers a total geographical area of 878.43 hectares and falls under the 416101 pincode. Jaysingpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Chipri

According to the 2011 Census, Chipri village had a total population of 7,876 people, including 4,024 males and 3,852 females, living in 1,710 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.61%, with male literacy at 89.70% and female literacy at 77.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,862, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Chipri

Chipri 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 Chipri

Chipri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nimshirgaon Tamdalge, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaysingpur to Chipri is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Chipri is about 35 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 Chipri

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

Health Facilities in Chipri

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

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