Chhotaguda - Jobat, Alirajpur

Chhotaguda is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Khutaja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhotaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhotaguda is 505078. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.46 hectares and falls under the 457887 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chhotaguda

As per Census 2011, Chhotaguda village has a total population of 425 people, consisting of 213 males and 212 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 126 literate and 299 illiterate residents. Additionally, 425 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population425213212
Child Population (0–6 yrs)784236
Scheduled Tribes (ST)425213212
Literate Population1267155
Illiterate Population299142157

Nearby Villages of Chhotaguda

Chhotaguda 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)
Hirapur BadiSouth2.16 km
SidgaonNorth2.33 km
UbladEast2.57 km
BaladmoongSouth-East2.80 km
Hirapur ChhotiSouth-West2.83 km
AdwadaWest3.52 km
BadagudaNorth-East3.95 km
KherwaSouth-East4.33 km
BorjhadNorth-West4.54 km
SevadNorth4.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhotaguda

Chhotaguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Chhotaguda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Chhotaguda is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhotaguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chhotaguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chhotaguda

Where is Chhotaguda located?

Chhotaguda village is located in Jobat Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhotaguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Chhotaguda is Khutaja.

What is the pincode of Chhotaguda?

The pincode of Chhotaguda is 457887.

What is the population of Chhotaguda?

Chhotaguda has a total population of 425, including 213 males and 212 females.

How many households are there in Chhotaguda?

There are 72 households in Chhotaguda.

What is the literacy rate in Chhotaguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhotaguda is 29.65%. Male literacy is 33.33% and female literacy is 25.94%.