Chitwahi - Tamnar, Raigarh

Chitwahi is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Chitwani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitwahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitwahi is 434763. The village covers a total geographical area of 285.26 hectares and falls under the 496107 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Chitwahi

As per Census 2011, Chitwahi village has a total population of 853 people, consisting of 396 males and 457 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 1,154 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 562 literate and 291 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 538 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitwahi

Chitwahi 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 Chitwahi

Chitwahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Chitwahi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Chitwahi 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 Chitwahi

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

Health Facilities in Chitwahi

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

FAQs about Chitwahi