Chhirauna - Moth, Jhansi

Chhirauna is a village situated in the Moth tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moth and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Chhirauna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhirauna is 152233. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.9 hectares and falls under the 284301 pincode. Chirgaon is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Chhirauna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Babina Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhansi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhirauna

According to the 2011 Census, Chhirauna village had a total population of 3,041 people, including 1,575 males and 1,466 females, living in 593 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.91%, with male literacy at 87.05% and female literacy at 58.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,0411,5751,466
Child Population (0–6 yrs)376208168
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,216642574
Scheduled Tribes (ST)15123
Literate Population1,9431,190753
Illiterate Population1,098385713

Nearby Villages of Chhirauna

Chhirauna 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)
JarayaiSouth-West2.07 km
Khiriya RamNorth2.30 km
NariNorth-West2.34 km
Behta SantNorth-East2.56 km
Mod KalanNorth-East3.13 km
MironaSouth3.14 km
SimthariWest3.40 km
BawariWest3.52 km
Pahari BuzurgSouth3.56 km
Sultan PuraEast3.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhirauna

Chhirauna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chirgaon, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chirgaon to Chhirauna is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Chhirauna is about 32 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 Chhirauna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chhirauna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Chhirauna

Where is Chhirauna located?

Chhirauna village is located in Moth Tehsil, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chhirauna?

Chhirauna is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chhirauna?

The pincode of Chhirauna is 284301.

What is the population of Chhirauna?

Chhirauna had a total population of 3,041, including 1,575 males and 1,466 females.

How many households are there in Chhirauna?

Chhirauna had 593 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chhirauna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhirauna was 72.91%. Male literacy was 87.05% and female literacy was 58.01%.