Chitmath - Mairwa, Siwan

Chitmath is a village situated in the Mairwa subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mairwa and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Barka Manjha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitmath village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitmath is 232114. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 841243 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chitmath

As per Census 2011, Chitmath village has a total population of 1,288 people, consisting of 649 males and 639 females. The village has 214 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 224 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 739 literate and 549 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 225 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,288649639
Child Population (0–6 yrs)224119105
Scheduled Castes (SC)271215
Scheduled Tribes (ST)225116109
Literate Population739419320
Illiterate Population549230319

Nearby Villages of Chitmath

Chitmath 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)
SemariaNorth-West1.66 km
GalimapurNorth-East1.67 km
SirsiaWest1.68 km
Barka ManjhaSouth-West1.85 km
RahimpurNorth-West1.95 km
ShikuaraNorth2.44 km
Chhotka ManjhaSouth2.52 km
BaluaNorth-West2.56 km
Hir MakriarSouth-East2.60 km
PartappurWest2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chitmath

Chitmath is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karchhue, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Chitmath is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Chitmath is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitmath

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chitmath

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chitmath

Where is Chitmath located?

Chitmath village is located in Mairwa Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chitmath?

The Gram Panchayat of Chitmath is Barka Manjha.

What is the pincode of Chitmath?

The pincode of Chitmath is 841243.

What is the population of Chitmath?

Chitmath has a total population of 1,288, including 649 males and 639 females.

How many households are there in Chitmath?

There are 214 households in Chitmath.

What is the literacy rate in Chitmath?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chitmath is 57.38%. Male literacy is 64.56% and female literacy is 50.08%.