Chitwai - Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar

Chitwai is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanda and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Chitwai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitwai is 167125. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.9 hectares and falls under the 224145 pincode. Iltfatganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Chitwai

As per Census 2011, Chitwai village has a total population of 2,227 people, consisting of 1,069 males and 1,158 females. The village has 347 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,371 literate and 856 illiterate residents. Additionally, 506 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chitwai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chitwai

Chitwai 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 Chitwai

Chitwai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Katahri, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iltfatganj to Chitwai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Chitwai is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitwai

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

Health Facilities in Chitwai

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

FAQs about Chitwai