Chittora - Manohar Thana, Jhalawar

Chittora is a village situated in the Manohar Thana tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manohar Thana and around 106 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Semlihat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chittora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chittora is 104816. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.42 hectares and falls under the 326037 pincode. Jhalawar is the nearest town, located about 106 km away.

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

Population of Chittora

According to the 2011 Census, Chittora village had a total population of 503 people, including 267 males and 236 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.29%, with male literacy at 58.33% and female literacy at 32.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Chittora

Chittora 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 Chittora

Chittora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Penchi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalawar to Chittora is about 106 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chittora

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

Health Facilities in Chittora

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

FAQs about Chittora