Chiranch

Chiranch is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.5km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Chiranch village. As per 2009 stats, Raniganj is the gram panchayat of Chiranch village.

Here you can discover what makes Chiranch unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Chiranch’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chiranch

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chiranch is 309394. The village spans a total geographical area of 87.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raigunj is nearest town to Chiranch village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chiranch village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chiranch

Population of Chiranch

According to the 2011 Census, Chiranch has a total population of about 1,201, with approximately 627 males and 574 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 242 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 560 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 86. The overall literacy rate is approximately 29.73%, with male literacy at about 34.93% and female literacy near 24.04%. There are around 234 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chiranch's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chiranch

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chiranch. As per the 2011 stats, Chiranch had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chiranch

Knowing the nearby villages of Chiranch helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chiranch.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chiranch