Chitoda - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Chitoda is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Chitoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitoda is 473035. The village covers a total geographical area of 620.3 hectares and falls under the 465333 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Chitoda 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 Chitoda

As per Census 2011, Chitoda village has a total population of 1,405 people, consisting of 721 males and 684 females. The village has 295 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 239 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 805 literate and 600 illiterate residents. Additionally, 589 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitoda

Chitoda 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 Chitoda

Chitoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shujalpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Chitoda is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Chitoda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitoda

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

Health Facilities in Chitoda

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

FAQs about Chitoda