Chirka

Chirka is a village located in Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 68km away from sub-district headquarter Jayapatna (tehsildar office) and 84km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Jaipatna is the gram panchayat of Chirka village.

Here you can discover what makes Chirka unique in its vibrant Jayapatna-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Chirka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chirka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chirka is 424196. The village spans a total geographical area of 433 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766018. Junagarh is nearest town to Chirka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 58km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chirka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chirka

Population of Chirka

According to the 2011 Census, Chirka has a total population of about 1,768, with approximately 844 males and 924 females. The sex ratio is around 1094 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 225 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 19 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,017. The overall literacy rate is approximately 38.46%, with male literacy at about 48.82% and female literacy near 29.00%. There are around 453 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chirka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chirka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chirka. As per the 2011 stats, Chirka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chirka

Knowing the nearby villages of Chirka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chirka.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chirka