Itwan - Mau, Chitrakoot

Itwan is a village situated in the Mau tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mau and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Chitrakoot. Itwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itwan is 156001. The village covers a total geographical area of 2973.11 hectares and falls under the 210208 pincode. Karvi is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Itwan 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 Manikpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Itwan

According to the 2011 Census, Itwan village had a total population of 8,406 people, including 4,481 males and 3,925 females, living in 1,296 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.07%, with male literacy at 67.54% and female literacy at 47.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,077, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Itwan

Itwan 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 Itwan

Itwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panhai, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karvi to Itwan is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitrakoot to Itwan is about 36 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 Itwan

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

Health Facilities in Itwan

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

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