Chirai - Baglan, Nashik

Chirai is a village situated in the Baglan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satana and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Chirai village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirai is 550050. The village covers a total geographical area of 1154.55 hectares and falls under the 423204 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Chirai

According to the 2011 Census, Chirai village had a total population of 1,109 people, including 567 males and 542 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.68%, with male literacy at 83.68% and female literacy at 71.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Chirai

Chirai 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 Chirai

Chirai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhule, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Chirai is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Chirai is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirai

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

Health Facilities in Chirai

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

FAQs about Chirai