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
As per Census 2011, Chhitawal Kalan village has a total population of 1,127 people, consisting of 575 males and 552 females. The village has 302 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 637 literate and 490 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 156 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhitawal Kalan are given below:
| 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 has a total population of 1,127, including 575 males and 552 females.
How many households are there in Chhitawal Kalan?
There are 302 households in Chhitawal Kalan.
What is the literacy rate in Chhitawal Kalan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhitawal Kalan is 56.52%. Male literacy is 68.35% and female literacy is 44.20%.