Chirikihit - Lalganj, Azamgarh

Chirikihit is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 4 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Chirikihit village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirikihit is 195363. The village covers a total geographical area of 545.35 hectares and falls under the 276202 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Chirikihit village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lalganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chirikihit

As per Census 2011, Chirikihit village has a total population of 4,355 people, consisting of 2,016 males and 2,339 females. The village has 677 households and a sex ratio of 1,160 females per 1,000 males. There are 642 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,496 literate and 1,859 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,380 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chirikihit are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chirikihit

Chirikihit 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 Chirikihit

Chirikihit is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Muftiganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Chirikihit is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Chirikihit is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chirikihit

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

Health Facilities in Chirikihit

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

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