Chitawad - Mahidpur, Ujjain

Chitawad is a village situated in the Mahidpur tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahidpur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Chitawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitawad is 471279. The village covers a total geographical area of 1047.57 hectares and falls under the 456443 pincode. Mahidpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chitawad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chitawad

According to the 2011 Census, Chitawad village had a total population of 1,486 people, including 770 males and 716 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.92%, with male literacy at 72.07% and female literacy at 40.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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 Population1,486770716
Child Population (0–6 yrs)272147125
Scheduled Castes (SC)975245
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population691449242
Illiterate Population795321474

Nearby Villages of Chitawad

Chitawad 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)
RudrakhedaEast1.69 km
MundlaparwalNorth-West1.74 km
DubliEast2.90 km
BadgaonSouth3.03 km
KiradiyaSouth-West3.05 km
DhuletSouth-East3.40 km
ParvatkhedaNorth-East3.60 km
HeediWest3.61 km
KukniNorth-East3.92 km
BanjariNorth3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chitawad

Chitawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahidpur Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahidpur to Chitawad is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Chitawad is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitawad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chitawad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chitawad 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 Chitawad

Where is Chitawad located?

Chitawad village is located in Mahidpur Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chitawad?

Chitawad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chitawad?

The pincode of Chitawad is 456443.

What is the population of Chitawad?

Chitawad had a total population of 1,486, including 770 males and 716 females.

How many households are there in Chitawad?

Chitawad had 294 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chitawad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chitawad was 56.92%. Male literacy was 72.07% and female literacy was 40.95%.