Chiri - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Chiri is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Chara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chiri is 105299. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.52 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

Chiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chiri

According to the 2011 Census, Chiri village had a total population of 452 people, including 230 males and 222 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.45%, with male literacy at 61.46% and female literacy at 29.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Chiri

Chiri 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 Chiri

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chiri. The nearest railway station is Talavli, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Chiri is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Chiri is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chiri

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

Health Facilities in Chiri

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

FAQs about Chiri