Chaitma Village - Pali, Korba

Chaitma is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Chaitma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaitma is 436151. The village covers a total geographical area of 541.66 hectares and falls under the 495449 pincode. Pali is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Chaitma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chaitma

As per Census 2011, Chaitma village has a total population of 3,918 people, consisting of 1,943 males and 1,975 females. The village has 869 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 553 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,414 literate and 1,504 illiterate residents. Additionally, 459 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 869 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 3,918 1,943 1,975
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 553 281 272
Scheduled Castes (SC) 459 217 242
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 869 436 433
Literate Population 2,414 1,372 1,042
Illiterate Population 1,504 571 933

Nearby Villages of Chaitma

Chaitma 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
RainpurSouth-East1.23 km
GopalpurNorth2.25 km
ManikpurSouth-East2.30 km
BharuwamudaSouth-West2.35 km
Bamhni KhurdNorth-East2.54 km
SajabahariEast2.72 km
GhuichuwaWest3.08 km
Kutela MudaEast3.35 km
KanjipaniNorth-West3.39 km
GhuichunwaWest3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chaitma

Chaitma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pali to Chaitma is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Chaitma is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaitma

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chaitma

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

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

FAQs about Chaitma

Where is Chaitma located?

Chaitma village is located in Pali Tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chaitma?

Chaitma is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chaitma?

The pincode of Chaitma is 495449.

What is the population of Chaitma?

Chaitma has a total population of 3,918, including 1,943 males and 1,975 females.

How many households are there in Chaitma?

There are 869 households in Chaitma.

What is the literacy rate in Chaitma?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaitma is 61.61%. Male literacy is 70.61% and female literacy is 52.76%.