Chirde - Shahade, Nandurbar

Chirde is a village situated in the Shahade tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahade and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Chirde village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirde is 525455. The village covers a total geographical area of 741 hectares and falls under the 425432 pincode. Shahade is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Chirde village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nandurbar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chirde

According to the 2011 Census, Chirde village had a total population of 1,103 people, including 559 males and 544 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.72%, with male literacy at 49.10% and female literacy at 34.11%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,103.

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

Nearby Villages of Chirde

Chirde 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 Chirde

Chirde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranala, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahade to Chirde is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Chirde is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirde

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

Health Facilities in Chirde

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

FAQs about Chirde