Chituwa - Datia Nagar, Datia

Chituwa is a village situated in the Datia Nagar tehsil of Datia district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Datia and around 5 km from Datia. Chituwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chituwa is 454655. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.1 hectares and falls under the 475661 pincode. Datia is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chituwa

According to the 2011 Census, Chituwa village had a total population of 1,039 people, including 545 males and 494 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.55%, with male literacy at 77.36% and female literacy at 44.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,039545494
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1739083
Scheduled Castes (SC)753540
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19911287
Literate Population533352181
Illiterate Population506193313

Nearby Villages of Chituwa

Chituwa 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)
GandhariSouth-East2.05 km
LamaychaSouth2.20 km
DaguraiNorth-East2.30 km
BajniWest2.52 km
KalapahadSouth-East2.84 km
AgoraWest2.95 km
LaraytaEast3.28 km
PhulraEast3.37 km
DimankikundNorth3.38 km
PagraSouth-East4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chituwa

Chituwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Datia, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 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 Datia to Chituwa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chituwa

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

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

Health Facilities in Chituwa

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

Where is Chituwa located?

Chituwa village is located in Datia Nagar Tehsil, Datia district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Chituwa?

Chituwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chituwa?

The pincode of Chituwa is 475661.

What is the population of Chituwa?

Chituwa had a total population of 1,039, including 545 males and 494 females.

How many households are there in Chituwa?

Chituwa had 240 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chituwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chituwa was 61.55%. Male literacy was 77.36% and female literacy was 44.04%.