Chaitra - Fingeshwar, Gariyaband

Chaitra is a village situated in the Fingeshwar tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Rajim and around 65 km from Raipur. Chaitra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaitra is 444840. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.17 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Fingeshwar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Chaitra 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 Chaitra

According to the 2011 Census, Chaitra village had a total population of 769 people, including 395 males and 374 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.49%, with male literacy at 82.49% and female literacy at 62.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaitra

Chaitra 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 Chaitra

Chaitra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajim, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fingeshwar to Chaitra is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Chaitra is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaitra

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

Health Facilities in Chaitra

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

FAQs about Chaitra