Chirner - Uran, Raigad

Chirner is a village situated in the Uran tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from Uran and around 45 km from Alibag. Chirner village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirner is 553333. The village covers a total geographical area of 1018 hectares and falls under the 410206 pincode. Uran is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Chirner 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 Chirner

As per Census 2011, Chirner village has a total population of 5,873 people, consisting of 2,990 males and 2,883 females. The village has 1,344 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 681 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,142 literate and 1,731 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 836 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chirner

Chirner 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 Chirner

Chirner is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hamarapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran to Chirner is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Chirner is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirner

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

Health Facilities in Chirner

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

FAQs about Chirner