Chitakhal - Guthani, Siwan

Chitakhal is a village situated in the Guthani subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guthani and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Chitakhal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitakhal is 232238. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 841435 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chitakhal

As per Census 2011, Chitakhal village has a total population of 2,991 people, consisting of 1,498 males and 1,493 females. The village has 521 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 387 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,884 literate and 1,107 illiterate residents. Additionally, 473 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 104 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitakhal

Chitakhal 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 Chitakhal

Chitakhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankata, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Chitakhal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Chitakhal is about 30 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 Chitakhal

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

Health Facilities in Chitakhal

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

FAQs about Chitakhal