Chithari - Lavkush Nagar, Chhatarpur

Chithari is a village situated in the Lavkush Nagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Laundi and around 65 km from Chhatarpur. Chitahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chithari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chithari is 457520. The village covers a total geographical area of 805.57 hectares and falls under the 471515 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chithari 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 Chithari

As per Census 2011, Chithari village has a total population of 2,902 people, consisting of 1,550 males and 1,352 females. The village has 598 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 486 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,422 literate and 1,480 illiterate residents. Additionally, 672 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9021,5501,352
Child Population (0–6 yrs)486251235
Scheduled Castes (SC)672355317
Literate Population1,422946476
Illiterate Population1,480604876

Nearby Villages of Chithari

Chithari 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)
ItwanSouth-East2.41 km
PathaWest2.76 km
Kumdaora MaafNorth-East2.77 km
PuraEast2.99 km
DoniSouth3.08 km
Shah PahariNorth3.45 km
MamnaNorth-West3.85 km
MidkaSouth-East3.87 km
PaharaSouth4.09 km
BhitariyaSouth4.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chithari

Chithari 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 37.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Chithari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Chithari is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chithari

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

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

Health Facilities in Chithari

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

Where is Chithari located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Chithari?

The Gram Panchayat of Chithari is Chitahari.

What is the pincode of Chithari?

The pincode of Chithari is 471515.

What is the population of Chithari?

Chithari has a total population of 2,902, including 1,550 males and 1,352 females.

How many households are there in Chithari?

There are 598 households in Chithari.

What is the literacy rate in Chithari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chithari is 49.00%. Male literacy is 61.03% and female literacy is 35.21%.