Chistur - Ashti, Wardha

Chistur is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashti and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Chistur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chistur is 533517. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.93 hectares and falls under the 442201 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Chistur

According to the 2011 Census, Chistur village had a total population of 1,325 people, including 678 males and 647 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.32%, with male literacy at 92.02% and female literacy at 76.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Chistur

Chistur 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 Chistur

Chistur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Morshi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Chistur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Chistur is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chistur

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

Health Facilities in Chistur

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

FAQs about Chistur