Chitode - Yawal, Jalgaon

Chitode is a village situated in the Yawal tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yawal and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Chitoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitode village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitode is 526798. The village covers a total geographical area of 418 hectares and falls under the 425304 pincode. Yawal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Chitode village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raver Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chitode

According to the 2011 Census, Chitode village had a total population of 1,626 people, including 866 males and 760 females, living in 403 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.75%, with male literacy at 89.91% and female literacy at 74.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitode

Chitode 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 Chitode

Chitode is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Duskheda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yawal to Chitode is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Chitode is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitode

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

Health Facilities in Chitode

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

FAQs about Chitode