Chhirka - Maudaha, Hamirpur

Chhirka is a village situated in the Maudaha tehsil of Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maudaha and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Hamirpur. Chhirka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhirka is 154237. The village covers a total geographical area of 986.68 hectares and falls under the 210504 pincode. Maudaha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chhirka

According to the 2011 Census, Chhirka village had a total population of 3,376 people, including 1,843 males and 1,533 females, living in 622 households. The sex ratio was 832 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.00%, with male literacy at 75.59% and female literacy at 47.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 670.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhirka

Chhirka 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 Chhirka

Chhirka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akora, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maudaha to Chhirka is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hamirpur to Chhirka is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhirka

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

Health Facilities in Chhirka

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

FAQs about Chhirka