Chitakatharra - Kharsia, Raigarh

Chitakatharra is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Pharkanara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitakatharra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitakatharra is 435155. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.88 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chitakatharra

According to the 2011 Census, Chitakatharra village had a total population of 305 people, including 145 males and 160 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.71%, with male literacy at 92.68% and female literacy at 74.13%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitakatharra

Chitakatharra 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 Chitakatharra

Public transport in the Chitakatharra is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Chitakatharra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Chitakatharra is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitakatharra

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

Health Facilities in Chitakatharra

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

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