Chirad - Murbad, Thane

Chirad is a village situated in the Murbad tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murbad and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Chirad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirad is 553282. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.64 hectares and falls under the 421401 pincode. Badlapur is the nearest town, located about 42 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 Murbad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chirad

According to the 2011 Census, Chirad village had a total population of 408 people, including 207 males and 201 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.95%, with male literacy at 93.16% and female literacy at 65.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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 in the Chirad is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Vangani, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badlapur to Chirad is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Chirad is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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