Itaura - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Itaura is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Alipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itaura is 457419. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.2 hectares and falls under the 471516 pincode. Barigarh is the nearest town.

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

Population of Itaura

According to the 2011 Census, Itaura village had a total population of 505 people, including 270 males and 235 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.69%, with male literacy at 76.64% and female literacy at 43.01%.

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 Population505270235
Child Population (0–6 yrs)985642
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population24716483
Illiterate Population258106152

Nearby Villages of Itaura

Itaura 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)
KatraNorth-East2.05 km
ReonaSouth-West2.10 km
JogaNorth-West2.20 km
LausiWest3.09 km
GauriharSouth-East3.66 km
BhawanipurSouth-West3.72 km
JaibaranNorth-East3.97 km
Palta(palha-81)North4.26 km
Chak RanibagWest4.39 km
Purana DhungSouth4.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Itaura

Itaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mataundh, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chhatarpur to Itaura is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itaura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Itaura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Itaura 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 Itaura

Where is Itaura located?

Itaura village is located in Gaurihar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Itaura?

The Gram Panchayat of Itaura is Alipur.

What is the pincode of Itaura?

The pincode of Itaura is 471516.

What is the population of Itaura?

Itaura had a total population of 505, including 270 males and 235 females.

How many households are there in Itaura?

Itaura had 125 households.

What is the literacy rate in Itaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Itaura was 60.69%. Male literacy was 76.64% and female literacy was 43.01%.