Chirle - Uran, Raigad

Chirle is a village situated in the Uran tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Uran and around 60 km from Alibag. Chirle village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirle is 553310. The village covers a total geographical area of 424 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Uran is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Chirle

As per Census 2011, Chirle village has a total population of 3,714 people, consisting of 1,924 males and 1,790 females. The village has 821 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 511 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,649 literate and 1,065 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 244 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chirle are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7141,9241,790
Child Population (0–6 yrs)511267244
Scheduled Castes (SC)542925
Scheduled Tribes (ST)244134110
Literate Population2,6491,4471,202
Illiterate Population1,065477588

Nearby Villages of Chirle

Chirle 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)
Kauli BandhankharSouth-West1.25 km
VeshviSouth-East1.64 km
Kauli BelodakharSouth1.92 km
JasaiWest2.10 km
BelondakharSouth2.24 km
PadegharNorth2.32 km
PaundkharSouth-West2.60 km
KundevahalNorth-East2.64 km
MangharNorth-East2.72 km
DighodeSouth2.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chirle

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chirle. The nearest railway station is Panvel, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 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 Uran to Chirle is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Chirle is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirle

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chirle

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

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

FAQs about Chirle

Where is Chirle located?

Chirle village is located in Uran Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chirle?

Chirle is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chirle?

The pincode of Chirle is 410206.

What is the population of Chirle?

Chirle has a total population of 3,714, including 1,924 males and 1,790 females.

How many households are there in Chirle?

There are 821 households in Chirle.

What is the literacy rate in Chirle?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chirle is 71.32%. Male literacy is 75.21% and female literacy is 67.15%.