Chitavi - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Chitavi is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Chitavi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitavi is 525914. The village covers a total geographical area of 499 hectares and falls under the 425426 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chitavi

According to the 2011 Census, Chitavi village had a total population of 1,230 people, including 589 males and 641 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.35%, with male literacy at 55.86% and female literacy at 35.62%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,228.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitavi

Chitavi 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 Chitavi

Chitavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khatgaon, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Chitavi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Chitavi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitavi

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

Health Facilities in Chitavi

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

FAQs about Chitavi