Chirah is a village in Jokihat Sub-District of Araria district in Bihar. Its Census location code is 222177.
About Chirah village record
The source record places Chirah in Jokihat Sub-District of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222177.
The Census 2011 record reports population 3,008, 619 households, area 646.30 hectares.
Quick facts
- Village
- Chirah
- Village code
- 222177
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Jokihat
- District
- Araria
- State
- Bihar
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 3,008
- Households
- 619
- Sex ratio
- 961 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 646.30 hectares
- Population density
- 465 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- This detail is not reported in the available source data.
Census code and location hierarchy
For Chirah, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 10
- District code
- 209
- Sub-district code
- 01120
- Village code
- 222177
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Chirah |
| Census village code | 222177 |
| State | Bihar |
| State code | 10 |
| District | Araria |
| District code | 209 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Jokihat |
| Sub-district code | 01120 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 3,008 |
| Households | 619 |
| Male population | 1,534 |
| Female population | 1,474 |
| Sex ratio | 961 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 0 |
| Area | 646.30 hectares |
| Population density | 465 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| CD block | Jokihat |
| Gram panchayat | Chirah |
| Nearest statutory town | Araria |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 18 km |
Facilities and amenities in Chirah
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 3 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 123 hectares |
| Net area sown | 407.10 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 140.40 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 266.70 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 200 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Chirah?
The Census village code of Chirah is 222177.
Where is Chirah village?
Chirah village is in Jokihat Sub-District (sub-district) of Araria district, Bihar.
What is the population of Chirah?
The source reports a population of 3,008 for Chirah.
What is the sex ratio of Chirah?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Chirah is 961 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the Bihar Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.