Jitata

Jitata is a village located in Chirgaon tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 136km away from district headquarter Chirgaon. Chirgaon is the sub-district headquarter of Jitata village. As per 2009 stats, Khashadhar Bp is the gram panchayat of Jitata village.

Here you can discover what makes Jitata unique in its vibrant Chirgaon-Shimla region. You’ll see Jitata’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Jitata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Jitata is 026623. The village spans a total geographical area of 91.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171214. Rohru is nearest town to Jitata village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Jitata village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rohru Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Jitata

Population of Jitata

According to the 2011 Census, Jitata has a total population of about 217, with approximately 107 males and 110 females. The sex ratio is around 1028 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 13 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 56 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.28%, with male literacy at about 72.90% and female literacy near 61.82%. There are around 40 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Jitata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Jitata

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Jitata. As per the 2011 stats, Jitata had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Jitata

Knowing the nearby villages of Jitata helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Jitata.

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