Chitora - Gohad, Bhind

Chitora is a village situated in the Gohad tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gohad and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Chitaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitora is 453367. The village covers a total geographical area of 781.23 hectares and falls under the 477116 pincode. Gohad is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Chitora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chitora

According to the 2011 Census, Chitora village had a total population of 2,168 people, including 1,183 males and 985 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 833 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.93%, with male literacy at 81.86% and female literacy at 51.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 828, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitora

Chitora 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 Chitora

Chitora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rayat Pura, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gohad to Chitora is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Chitora is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitora

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

Health Facilities in Chitora

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

FAQs about Chitora