Chhitauni - Baniapur, Saran

Chhitauni is a village situated in the Baniapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baniapur and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Maricha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhitauni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhitauni is 233156. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 841411 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chhitauni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baniapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhitauni

According to the 2011 Census, Chhitauni village had a total population of 1,290 people, including 661 males and 629 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.08%, with male literacy at 83.91% and female literacy at 59.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhitauni

Chhitauni 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 Chhitauni

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chhitauni. The nearest railway station is Sham Kauria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Chhitauni is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chhitauni is about 31 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 Chhitauni

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

Health Facilities in Chhitauni

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

FAQs about Chhitauni