Itawa - Umreth, Chhindwara

Itawa is a village situated in the Umreth tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umreth and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Itawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itawa is 494793. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.47 hectares and falls under the 480331 pincode. Dongar Parasia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Itawa

According to the 2011 Census, Itawa village had a total population of 746 people, including 370 males and 376 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.73%, with male literacy at 75.08% and female literacy at 56.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Itawa

Itawa 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 Itawa

Itawa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Morkadhana, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongar Parasia to Itawa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Itawa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itawa

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

Health Facilities in Itawa

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

FAQs about Itawa