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

As per Census 2011, Itawa village has a total population of 746 people, consisting of 370 males and 376 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 422 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 362 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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