Chirihawa - Harraiya, Basti

Chirihawa is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Natauwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chirihawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chirihawa is 179851. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.52 hectares and falls under the 272127 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Chirihawa

As per Census 2011, Chirihawa village has a total population of 284 people, consisting of 134 males and 150 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 1,119 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 168 literate and 116 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population284134150
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462521
Scheduled Castes (SC)462026
Literate Population1688781
Illiterate Population1164769

Nearby Villages of Chirihawa

Chirihawa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PabrewaSouth-East0.60 km
BhadoiNorth-East0.84 km
PachvasWest0.85 km
SarsanaNorth-West0.92 km
Pure SukhramEast0.99 km
Pure HinduSouth0.99 km
Jot AsreSouth-West1.26 km
KhesuaSouth-East1.26 km
Datt NagarNorth-West1.63 km
BadoliaNorth1.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chirihawa

Chirihawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Chirihawa is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Chirihawa is about 37 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 Chirihawa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chirihawa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chirihawa

Where is Chirihawa located?

Chirihawa village is located in Harraiya Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chirihawa?

The Gram Panchayat of Chirihawa is Natauwa.

What is the pincode of Chirihawa?

The pincode of Chirihawa is 272127.

What is the population of Chirihawa?

Chirihawa has a total population of 284, including 134 males and 150 females.

How many households are there in Chirihawa?

There are 44 households in Chirihawa.

What is the literacy rate in Chirihawa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chirihawa is 59.15%. Male literacy is 64.93% and female literacy is 54.00%.