Jitapur - Murtijapur, Akola

Jitapur is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Jitapu Khedkar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jitapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jitapur is 530258. The village covers a total geographical area of 475 hectares and falls under the 444106 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Jitapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murtijapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jitapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jitapur village had a total population of 771 people, including 396 males and 375 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.56%, with male literacy at 93.00% and female literacy at 79.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 431.

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

Nearby Villages of Jitapur

Jitapur 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 Jitapur

Jitapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mana, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Jitapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Jitapur is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jitapur

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

Health Facilities in Jitapur

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

FAQs about Jitapur