Chhitraulia - Ekma, Saran

Chhitraulia is a village situated in the Ekma subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ekma and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Binda Lal Ke Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhitraulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhitraulia is 233334. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 841208 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Chhitraulia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chhitraulia

As per Census 2011, Chhitraulia village has a total population of 3,515 people, consisting of 1,831 males and 1,684 females. The village has 590 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 491 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,202 literate and 1,313 illiterate residents. Additionally, 699 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 111 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhitraulia are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5151,8311,684
Child Population (0–6 yrs)491274217
Scheduled Castes (SC)699362337
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1115754
Literate Population2,2021,289913
Illiterate Population1,313542771

Nearby Villages of Chhitraulia

Chhitraulia 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)
SafariNorth-East1.38 km
Barwa BuzurgSouth-West1.55 km
KhararahiaSouth-East1.82 km
Bishunpura KalanEast2.14 km
SenduarNorth-East2.74 km
EkariWest3.47 km
ParsaNorth3.53 km
ManeSouth-West3.59 km
HarpurWest3.62 km
NasiraSouth-East3.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhitraulia

Chhitraulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Chhitraulia is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Chhitraulia 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 Chhitraulia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chhitraulia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chhitraulia

Where is Chhitraulia located?

Chhitraulia village is located in Ekma Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhitraulia?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhitraulia is Binda Lal Ke Rampur.

What is the pincode of Chhitraulia?

The pincode of Chhitraulia is 841208.

What is the population of Chhitraulia?

Chhitraulia has a total population of 3,515, including 1,831 males and 1,684 females.

How many households are there in Chhitraulia?

There are 590 households in Chhitraulia.

What is the literacy rate in Chhitraulia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhitraulia is 62.65%. Male literacy is 70.40% and female literacy is 54.22%.