Chitakwain - Kunkuri, Jashpur

Chitakwain is a village situated in the Kunkuri tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kunkuri and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitakwain village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitakwain is 434025. The village covers a total geographical area of 603.5 hectares and falls under the 496225 pincode. Kunkuri is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Chitakwain

According to the 2011 Census, Chitakwain village had a total population of 954 people, including 512 males and 442 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.73%, with male literacy at 85.94% and female literacy at 61.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 336.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitakwain

Chitakwain 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 Chitakwain

Public transport in the Chitakwain is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunkuri to Chitakwain is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Chitakwain is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitakwain

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

Health Facilities in Chitakwain

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

FAQs about Chitakwain