Chitarpur - Devipur, Deoghar

Chitarpur is a village situated in the Devipur subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devipur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Devghar. Jhhundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitarpur is 354263. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.85 hectares and falls under the 814120 pincode.

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

Population of Chitarpur

As per Census 2011, Chitarpur village has a total population of 949 people, consisting of 503 males and 446 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 195 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 371 literate and 578 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 194 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitarpur

Chitarpur 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 Chitarpur

Chitarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mathurapur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Devghar to Chitarpur is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitarpur

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

Health Facilities in Chitarpur

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

FAQs about Chitarpur