Gitilpi - Chaibasa, West Singhbhum

Gitilpi is a village situated in the Chaibasa subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 2 km from Sadar Chaibasa and around 2 km from Chaibasa. Harila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gitilpi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gitilpi is 378095. The village covers a total geographical area of 391 hectares and falls under the 833204 pincode. Chaibasa is the nearest town.

Gitilpi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chaibasa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gitilpi

According to the 2011 Census, Gitilpi village had a total population of 2,036 people, including 985 males and 1,051 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.45%, with male literacy at 78.02% and female literacy at 51.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,535.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0369851,051
Child Population (0–6 yrs)348148200
Scheduled Castes (SC)532
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,535739796
Literate Population1,088653435
Illiterate Population948332616

Nearby Villages of Gitilpi

Gitilpi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TekrahatuWest1.62 km
GundipuaSouth-East1.87 km
MatkamhatuNorth1.91 km
TuibirEast1.97 km
Singh PokhariaSouth-West2.07 km
SalihatuWest2.46 km
RaghunathpurSouth-West2.53 km
KamarhatuNorth-West2.59 km
TamarbandhNorth2.81 km
BaituibirNorth-East2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gitilpi

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Gitilpi. The nearest railway station is Singhookharia, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Gitilpi is about 2 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gitilpi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gitilpi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Gitilpi

Where is Gitilpi located?

Gitilpi village is located in Chaibasa Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gitilpi?

The Gram Panchayat of Gitilpi is Harila.

What is the pincode of Gitilpi?

The pincode of Gitilpi is 833204.

What is the population of Gitilpi?

Gitilpi had a total population of 2,036, including 985 males and 1,051 females.

How many households are there in Gitilpi?

Gitilpi had 399 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gitilpi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gitilpi was 64.45%. Male literacy was 78.02% and female literacy was 51.12%.