Chichirla - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Chichirla is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Boria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chichirla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chichirla is 422371. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Chichirla

According to the 2011 Census, Chichirla village had a total population of 1,639 people, including 823 males and 816 females, living in 410 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.40%, with male literacy at 83.06% and female literacy at 67.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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

Nearby Villages of Chichirla

Chichirla 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 Chichirla

Chichirla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Chichirla is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Chichirla is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chichirla

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

Health Facilities in Chichirla

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

FAQs about Chichirla