Chistipura - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Chistipura is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Talawali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chistipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chistipura is 105256. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.21 hectares and falls under the 326515 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 87 km away.

Chistipura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chistipura

According to the 2011 Census, Chistipura village had a total population of 679 people, including 331 males and 348 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.03%, with male literacy at 79.26% and female literacy at 55.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Chistipura

Chistipura 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 Chistipura

Chistipura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chau Mahla, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Chistipura is about 87 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Chistipura is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chistipura

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

Health Facilities in Chistipura

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

FAQs about Chistipura