Chitoda - Khamgaon, Buldhana

Chitoda is a village situated in the Khamgaon tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from Khamgaon and around 50 km from Buldana. Chitoda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitoda is 528883. The village covers a total geographical area of 995.14 hectares and falls under the 444303 pincode. Balapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chitoda

According to the 2011 Census, Chitoda village had a total population of 1,579 people, including 815 males and 764 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.01%, with male literacy at 91.12% and female literacy at 76.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitoda

Chitoda 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 Chitoda

Chitoda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is S K Nagjihari, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balapur to Chitoda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Chitoda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitoda

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

Health Facilities in Chitoda

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

FAQs about Chitoda