Chitra

Chitra is a village located in Konark tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 52km away from sub-district headquarter Konark (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Mahalapada is the gram panchayat of Chitra village.

Here you can discover what makes Chitra unique in its vibrant Konark-Puri region. You’ll see Chitra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chitra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chitra is 409279. The village spans a total geographical area of 316 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752116. Konark is nearest town to Chitra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chitra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chitra

Population of Chitra

According to the 2011 Census, Chitra has a total population of about 1,033, with approximately 526 males and 507 females. The sex ratio is around 963 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 99 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 315 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.57%, with male literacy at about 84.41% and female literacy near 74.56%. There are around 241 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chitra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chitra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chitra. As per the 2011 stats, Chitra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chitra

Knowing the nearby villages of Chitra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chitra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chitra