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

According to the 2011 Census, Chirihawa village had a total population of 284 people, including 134 males and 150 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.59%, with male literacy at 79.82% and female literacy at 62.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chirihawa