Bitar - Prithvipur, Niwari

Bitar is a village situated in the Prithvipur tehsil of Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Prithvipur and around 50 km from Tikamgarh. Chiktagulenda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bitar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bitar is 456673. The village covers a total geographical area of 508.72 hectares and falls under the 472336 pincode. Prithvipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bitar

As per Census 2011, Bitar village has a total population of 1,040 people, consisting of 550 males and 490 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 486 literate and 554 illiterate residents. Additionally, 230 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 292 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,040550490
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1648282
Scheduled Castes (SC)230114116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)292147145
Literate Population486293193
Illiterate Population554257297

Nearby Villages of Bitar

Bitar 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)
Jasrath PuraSouth-West1.62 km
PhadibamsiNorth-East2.16 km
Chomo BhataEast2.20 km
Gora BhataNorth2.42 km
Gailwara BhataNorth-West2.46 km
Chikta GulendaWest2.73 km
Gailwara KhasNorth-West3.19 km
Barho KhurdNorth-East3.42 km
Gora Gusai KhasNorth3.88 km
ManethaSouth-East4.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bitar

Bitar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Teharka, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Prithvipur to Bitar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Bitar 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 Bitar

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

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

Health Facilities in Bitar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bitar

Where is Bitar located?

Bitar village is located in Prithvipur Tehsil, Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bitar?

The Gram Panchayat of Bitar is Chiktagulenda.

What is the pincode of Bitar?

The pincode of Bitar is 472336.

What is the population of Bitar?

Bitar has a total population of 1,040, including 550 males and 490 females.

How many households are there in Bitar?

There are 237 households in Bitar.

What is the literacy rate in Bitar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bitar is 46.73%. Male literacy is 53.27% and female literacy is 39.39%.