Chhitha - Harraiya, Basti

Chhitha is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Chhitha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhitha is 179252. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.74 hectares and falls under the 272163 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chhitha

According to the 2011 Census, Chhitha village had a total population of 1,626 people, including 854 males and 772 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.96%, with male literacy at 82.60% and female literacy at 53.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhitha

Chhitha 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 Chhitha

Chhitha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gaur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Chhitha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Chhitha is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhitha

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

Health Facilities in Chhitha

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

FAQs about Chhitha