Chitrakot - Lohandiguda, Bastar

Chitrakot is a village situated in the Lohandiguda tehsil of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lohandiguda and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jagdalpur. Chitrakot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitrakot is 449193. The village covers a total geographical area of 2287.99 hectares and falls under the 494010 pincode. Jagdalpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Chitrakot

According to the 2011 Census, Chitrakot village had a total population of 3,587 people, including 1,791 males and 1,796 females, living in 834 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.25%, with male literacy at 58.89% and female literacy at 33.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,136.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,5871,7911,796
Child Population (0–6 yrs)521256265
Scheduled Castes (SC)312011
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,1361,0561,080
Literate Population1,418904514
Illiterate Population2,1698871,282

Nearby Villages of Chitrakot

Chitrakot 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)
PashmitemraNorth-East3.33 km
BenidharaurEast4.15 km
BadedharaurSouth-East4.18 km
PurvitemraNorth-East4.20 km
TirathaNorth4.33 km
MendiriSouth-West4.56 km
UsaribedaEast4.80 km
LohandigudaSouth-East4.97 km
ParapurSouth5.04 km
KurushpalNorth-East5.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chitrakot

Chitrakot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dilmili, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagdalpur to Chitrakot is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitrakot

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

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

Health Facilities in Chitrakot

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chitrakot 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 Chitrakot

Where is Chitrakot located?

Chitrakot village is located in Lohandiguda Tehsil, Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chitrakot?

Chitrakot is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chitrakot?

The pincode of Chitrakot is 494010.

What is the population of Chitrakot?

Chitrakot had a total population of 3,587, including 1,791 males and 1,796 females.

How many households are there in Chitrakot?

Chitrakot had 834 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chitrakot?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chitrakot was 46.25%. Male literacy was 58.89% and female literacy was 33.57%.