Chitara Gokulpur - Karwi, Chitrakoot

Chitara Gokulpur is a village situated in the Karwi tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karwi and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Chitrakoot. Sangrampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitara Gokulpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitara Gokulpur is 155727. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.4 hectares and falls under the 210204 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chitara Gokulpur

As per Census 2011, Chitara Gokulpur village has a total population of 3,153 people, consisting of 1,689 males and 1,464 females. The village has 547 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 576 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,703 literate and 1,450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,350 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chitara Gokulpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1531,6891,464
Child Population (0–6 yrs)576304272
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,350731619
Literate Population1,7031,067636
Illiterate Population1,450622828

Nearby Villages of Chitara Gokulpur

Chitara Gokulpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sitapur MafiNorth-East1.09 km
SangrampurWest1.39 km
HarsauliWest2.31 km
KhutahaNorth2.38 km
Kila BagEast2.43 km
BarampurWest2.50 km
Ranipur KhakiNorth-West2.50 km
Ranipur BhattNorth-East2.86 km
Sheo RampurNorth-West2.86 km
KhohiSouth-West3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chitara Gokulpur

Chitara Gokulpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shivrampur, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Chitara Gokulpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitrakoot to Chitara Gokulpur is about 15 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 Chitara Gokulpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Chitara Gokulpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chitara Gokulpur

Where is Chitara Gokulpur located?

Chitara Gokulpur village is located in Karwi Tehsil, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chitara Gokulpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chitara Gokulpur is Sangrampur.

What is the pincode of Chitara Gokulpur?

The pincode of Chitara Gokulpur is 210204.

What is the population of Chitara Gokulpur?

Chitara Gokulpur has a total population of 3,153, including 1,689 males and 1,464 females.

How many households are there in Chitara Gokulpur?

There are 547 households in Chitara Gokulpur.

What is the literacy rate in Chitara Gokulpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chitara Gokulpur is 54.01%. Male literacy is 63.17% and female literacy is 43.44%.