Where is Chirah village located?
Chirah is in Jokihat Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Chirah Village
Chirah is an inhabited village in Jokihat Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222177, the Census 2011 record lists 3,008 people in 619 households and the reported area is 646.3 hectares. The local references include Chirah Gram Panchayat, Jokihat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 18 km.
Chirah is a village in Jokihat Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 222177 and 3,008 people in 619 households.
Village Code222177
Population3,008
Households619
Area646.3 hectares
Nearest TownAraria
Detailed village profile
Chirah at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,008 people, 646.3 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Chirah, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Chirah falls under Jokihat Block in Araria district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 222177.
- The record lists 3,008 people living in 619 households.
- The reported village area is 646.3 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Chirah
- Census Village Code
- 222177
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Araria
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jokihat
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01120
- CD Block
- Jokihat
- Gram Panchayat
- Chirah
- Households
- 619
- Population
- 3,008
- Male Population
- 1,534
- Female Population
- 1,474
- Sex Ratio
- 960.89
- Area
- 646.3 hectares
- Area
- 6.46 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
465.42 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.86 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0.33%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
65.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chirah in the official administrative record. Census village code 222177, Chirah Gram Panchayat and Jokihat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 209
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01120
- Village Census Code
- 222177
- CD Block Code
- 0108
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0023
- CD Block Name
- Jokihat
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chirah
Location and Distance
Araria is the nearest town listed for Chirah, about 18 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 18 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jokihat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Araria
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 18 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Araria
- Distance within State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Araria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 646.3 hectares
- Area
- 6.46 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,008 people in 619 households, with 1,534 male residents and 1,474 female residents. The average household size is 4.86, and SC share is 0.33% and ST share is 0% for Chirah. Population density works out to about 465.42 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 619
- Total Population
- 3,008
- Male Population
- 1,534
- Female Population
- 1,474
- Sex Ratio
- 960.89
- Average Household Size
- 4.86
- SC Population
- 10
- SC Male Population
- 6
- SC Female Population
- 4
- SC Population Share
- 0.33
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chirah list 3 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 2
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 3
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chirah. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chirah include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chirah include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chirah include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chirah show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 407.1 hectares and irrigated land is 266.7 hectares (65.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 123.0
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 116.2 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 407.1
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 140.4 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 266.7
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 200 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 66.7 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chirah
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 50% |
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854311 | Araria | Jokihat | Taran | Taran, P. O. Duba Teh.araria, 854311, Araria, Bihar, 854311 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 854311 | Araria | Jokihat | Gerki | Gerki Gerki, Teh.araria, 854311, Araria, Bihar, 854311 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Chirah village in?
Chirah village is in Araria district.
Which state is Chirah village in?
Chirah village is in Bihar.
Which block is Chirah under?
Chirah comes under Jokihat Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chirah?
The Census village code of Chirah is 222177.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chirah under?
Chirah is listed under Chirah Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jokihat.
What is the population of Chirah village?
The village record lists 3,008 people and 619 households for Chirah.
How many households are in Chirah village?
The village record lists 619 households for Chirah.
What is the male and female population of Chirah?
The record lists 1,534 male residents and 1,474 female residents for Chirah.
What is the sex ratio of Chirah village?
The sex ratio of Chirah is 960.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chirah village?
The reported geographical area of Chirah is 646.3 hectares.
What is the population density of Chirah village?
The approximate population density of Chirah is 465.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chirah?
The nearest town listed for Chirah is Araria, about 18 km away.
How far is Chirah from the district headquarters?
Chirah is about 18 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chirah from the sub-district headquarters?
Chirah is about 18 km from Jokihat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chirah?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Chirah.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chirah?
For Chirah, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 407.1 hectares and irrigated land is 266.7 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chirah?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chirah. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.