Chitamada - Chhura, Gariyaband

Chitamada is a village situated in the Chhura tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Chhura and around 120 km from Raipur. Bhaisamuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitamada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitamada is 445308. The village covers a total geographical area of 624.06 hectares and falls under the 493996 pincode. Chhura is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chitamada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chitamada

According to the 2011 Census, Chitamada village had a total population of 388 people, including 179 males and 209 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,168 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.88%, with male literacy at 83.56% and female literacy at 58.52%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 383.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitamada

Chitamada 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 Chitamada

Chitamada 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 Khariar Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhura to Chitamada is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Chitamada is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitamada

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

Health Facilities in Chitamada

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

FAQs about Chitamada