Chitarol - Titlagarh, Balangir

Chitarol is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bandupala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitarol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitarol is 421536. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Chitarol

According to the 2011 Census, Chitarol village had a total population of 346 people, including 162 males and 184 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,136 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.50%, with male literacy at 79.10% and female literacy at 48.05%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitarol

Chitarol 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 Chitarol

Chitarol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Titlagarh, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Chitarol is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Chitarol is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitarol

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

Health Facilities in Chitarol

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

FAQs about Chitarol