Kichto - Tandwa, Chatra

Kichto is a village situated in the Tandwa subdivision of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tandwa and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Chatra. Kichto village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kichto is 349489. The village covers a total geographical area of 688 hectares and falls under the 825321 pincode. Bachra is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kichto

As per Census 2011, Kichto village has a total population of 2,374 people, consisting of 1,226 males and 1,148 females. The village has 491 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 431 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,282 literate and 1,092 illiterate residents. Additionally, 616 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 419 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kichto

Kichto 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 Kichto

Kichto is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ray, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chatra to Kichto is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kichto

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

Health Facilities in Kichto

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

FAQs about Kichto