Chhitawal Kalan - Chitrangi, Singrauli
Chhitawal Kalan is a village situated in the Chitrangi tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chitrangi and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Singrauli. Chitawal Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhitawal Kalan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhitawal Kalan is 503462. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.55 hectares and falls under the 486882 pincode. Morva is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.
Chhitawal Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chitrangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sidhi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Chhitawal Kalan
According to the 2011 Census, Chhitawal Kalan village had a total population of 1,127 people, including 575 males and 552 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.13%, with male literacy at 82.39% and female literacy at 53.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 156.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,127 | 575 | 552 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 192 | 98 | 94 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 91 | 52 | 39 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 156 | 81 | 75 |
| Literate Population | 637 | 393 | 244 |
| Illiterate Population | 490 | 182 | 308 |
Nearby Villages of Chhitawal Kalan
Chhitawal Kalan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Chhitawal Kalan
Public transport in the Chhitawal Kalan is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Morva to Chhitawal Kalan is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Singrauli to Chhitawal Kalan is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chhitawal Kalan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chhitawal Kalan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Chhitawal Kalan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chhitawal Kalan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chhitawal Kalan
Where is Chhitawal Kalan located?
Chhitawal Kalan village is located in Chitrangi Tehsil, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Chhitawal Kalan?
The Gram Panchayat of Chhitawal Kalan is Chitawal Khurd.
What is the pincode of Chhitawal Kalan?
The pincode of Chhitawal Kalan is 486882.
What is the population of Chhitawal Kalan?
Chhitawal Kalan had a total population of 1,127, including 575 males and 552 females.
How many households are there in Chhitawal Kalan?
Chhitawal Kalan had 302 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chhitawal Kalan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhitawal Kalan was 68.13%. Male literacy was 82.39% and female literacy was 53.28%.