Chitawan - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Chitawan is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Bikapur and around 42 km from Faizabad. Chitavan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitawan is 166820. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.005 hectares and falls under the 224195 pincode. Bikapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chitawan

According to the 2011 Census, Chitawan village had a total population of 2,769 people, including 1,371 males and 1,398 females, living in 435 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.41%, with male literacy at 85.05% and female literacy at 65.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 847.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitawan

Chitawan 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 Chitawan

Chitawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Goshainganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikapur to Chitawan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Chitawan is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitawan

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

Health Facilities in Chitawan

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

FAQs about Chitawan