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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kichto village had a total population of 2,374 people, including 1,226 males and 1,148 females, living in 491 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.98%, with male literacy at 76.83% and female literacy at 54.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 616, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 419.

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

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