Itwan - Lavkush Nagar, Chhatarpur

Itwan is a village situated in the Lavkush Nagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from Laundi and around 68 km from Chhatarpur. Pura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itwan is 457522. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.62 hectares and falls under the 471510 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Itwan 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 Itwan

According to the 2011 Census, Itwan village had a total population of 1,007 people, including 530 males and 477 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.83%, with male literacy at 80.25% and female literacy at 54.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 337.

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

Nearby Villages of Itwan

Itwan 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 Itwan

Itwan 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 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Itwan is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Itwan is about 68 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 Itwan

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

Health Facilities in Itwan

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

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