Chitapur - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Chitapur is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Chitapur Karkoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitapur is 201286. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.52 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chitapur

As per Census 2011, Chitapur village has a total population of 494 people, consisting of 260 males and 234 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 321 literate and 173 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitapur

Chitapur 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 Chitapur

Chitapur 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 Barya Ram, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Chitapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Chitapur is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitapur

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

Health Facilities in Chitapur

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

FAQs about Chitapur