Chitawad - Gulana, Shajapur

Chitawad is a village situated in the Gulana tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulana and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Chitavad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitawad is 472855. The village covers a total geographical area of 861.5 hectares and falls under the 465227 pincode. Sarangpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chitawad

According to the 2011 Census, Chitawad village had a total population of 1,948 people, including 997 males and 951 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.74%, with male literacy at 90.65% and female literacy at 68.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 366.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitawad

Chitawad 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 Chitawad

Chitawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarangpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangpur to Chitawad is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Chitawad is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitawad

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

Health Facilities in Chitawad

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

FAQs about Chitawad