Chitrakut - Amritpur, Farrukhabad

Chitrakut is a village situated in the Amritpur tehsil of Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amritpur and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Farrukhabad. Ambar Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitrakut village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitrakut is 146112. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.25 hectares and falls under the 209621 pincode. Farrukhabad is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Chitrakut

As per Census 2011, Chitrakut village has a total population of 525 people, consisting of 275 males and 250 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 289 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population525275250
Child Population (0–6 yrs)844440
Scheduled Castes (SC)311714
Literate Population289176113
Illiterate Population23699137

Nearby Villages of Chitrakut

Chitrakut 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)
Ambar PurNorth-West0.78 km
Mahmadpur GadiyaSouth-East1.13 km
KhanpurNorth1.15 km
Kanchan PurWest1.54 km
Jagat PurNorth-West1.59 km
GandhiEast1.70 km
Kanka PurSouth1.97 km
VaruaNorth2.11 km
Rampur JograjpurNorth-West2.19 km
GajipurNorth2.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chitrakut

Chitrakut is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Fatehgarh, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Farrukhabad to Chitrakut is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Farrukhabad to Chitrakut is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitrakut

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chitrakut

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chitrakut

Where is Chitrakut located?

Chitrakut village is located in Amritpur Tehsil, Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chitrakut?

The Gram Panchayat of Chitrakut is Ambar Pur.

What is the pincode of Chitrakut?

The pincode of Chitrakut is 209621.

What is the population of Chitrakut?

Chitrakut has a total population of 525, including 275 males and 250 females.

How many households are there in Chitrakut?

There are 77 households in Chitrakut.

What is the literacy rate in Chitrakut?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chitrakut is 55.05%. Male literacy is 64.00% and female literacy is 45.20%.