Shyampur Chitouni - Shujalpur, Shajapur

Shyampur Chitouni is a village situated in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shujalpur and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Chitoni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shyampur Chitouni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shyampur Chitouni is 473012. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.89 hectares and falls under the 465333 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Shyampur 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 Shyampur Chitouni

As per Census 2011, Shyampur Chitouni village has a total population of 607 people, consisting of 310 males and 297 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 439 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shyampur Chitouni are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population607310297
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1084959
Scheduled Castes (SC)281315
Literate Population439246193
Illiterate Population16864104

Nearby Villages of Shyampur Chitouni

Shyampur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChitouniEast1.92 km
PiplodWest2.03 km
SalampurSouth2.19 km
MangrolaNorth2.20 km
SheshrampurSouth2.74 km
ChitodaSouth-West2.75 km
MandawarSouth-East3.14 km
UndaiNorth-East3.99 km
Tajpur UkalaSouth-East4.01 km
Dhariya KhediSouth-West4.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shyampur Chitouni

Shyampur Chitouni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shujalpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Shujalpur to Shyampur Chitouni is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Shyampur Chitouni is about 73 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 Shyampur Chitouni

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shyampur Chitouni 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 Shyampur 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 Shyampur Chitouni 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 Shyampur Chitouni

Where is Shyampur Chitouni located?

Shyampur Chitouni village is located in Shujalpur Tehsil, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shyampur Chitouni?

The Gram Panchayat of Shyampur Chitouni is Chitoni.

What is the pincode of Shyampur Chitouni?

The pincode of Shyampur Chitouni is 465333.

What is the population of Shyampur Chitouni?

Shyampur Chitouni has a total population of 607, including 310 males and 297 females.

How many households are there in Shyampur Chitouni?

There are 113 households in Shyampur Chitouni.

What is the literacy rate in Shyampur Chitouni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shyampur Chitouni is 72.32%. Male literacy is 79.35% and female literacy is 64.98%.