Chitouni - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Chitouni is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Chitoni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitouni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitouni is 473014. The village covers a total geographical area of 614.08 hectares and falls under the 465333 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Chitouni 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 Chitouni

According to the 2011 Census, Chitouni village had a total population of 1,167 people, including 554 males and 613 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,106 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.83%, with male literacy at 90.32% and female literacy at 63.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitouni

Chitouni 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 Chitouni

Chitouni 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 Shujalpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Chitouni is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Chitouni is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitouni

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

Health Facilities in Chitouni

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

FAQs about Chitouni