Chirad - Ambarnath, Thane

Chirad is a village situated in the Ambarnath tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ambarnath and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Posari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chirad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirad is 553017. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 421501 pincode. Ambarnath is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chirad

According to the 2011 Census, Chirad village had a total population of 515 people, including 273 males and 242 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.53%, with male literacy at 87.30% and female literacy at 70.91%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Chirad

Chirad 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 Chirad

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Chirad. The nearest railway station is Nilaje, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambarnath to Chirad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Chirad is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirad

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

Health Facilities in Chirad

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

FAQs about Chirad