Bhitariya - Lavkush Nagar, Chhatarpur

Bhitariya is a village situated in the Lavkush Nagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Laundi and around 70 km from Chhatarpur. Doni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhitariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitariya is 457536. The village covers a total geographical area of 724.62 hectares and falls under the 471510 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bhitariya

As per Census 2011, Bhitariya village has a total population of 1,302 people, consisting of 688 males and 614 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 580 literate and 722 illiterate residents. Additionally, 444 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,302688614
Child Population (0–6 yrs)230117113
Scheduled Castes (SC)444237207
Literate Population580378202
Illiterate Population722310412

Nearby Villages of Bhitariya

Bhitariya 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)
JhinnaNorth-West1.55 km
RampurSouth-West1.74 km
PaharaEast2.15 km
RamupuraSouth2.21 km
DoniNorth-East2.24 km
Gopal PuraWest2.67 km
BhadarSouth-West3.06 km
SumediSouth-East3.32 km
Dhudha Alias LaxmanpuraEast3.48 km
PathaNorth3.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhitariya

Bhitariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chithari Halt, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Bhitariya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Bhitariya is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhitariya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bhitariya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhitariya

Where is Bhitariya located?

Bhitariya village is located in Lavkush Nagar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhitariya?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhitariya is Doni.

What is the pincode of Bhitariya?

The pincode of Bhitariya is 471510.

What is the population of Bhitariya?

Bhitariya has a total population of 1,302, including 688 males and 614 females.

How many households are there in Bhitariya?

There are 254 households in Bhitariya.

What is the literacy rate in Bhitariya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhitariya is 44.55%. Male literacy is 54.94% and female literacy is 32.90%.