Chitawad - Mauranipur, Jhansi

Chitawad is a village situated in the Mauranipur tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mauranipur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Chitawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitawad is 152693. The village covers a total geographical area of 496.01 hectares and falls under the 284204 pincode. Jhansi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Chitawad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chitawad

According to the 2011 Census, Chitawad village had a total population of 1,443 people, including 760 males and 683 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.56%, with male literacy at 82.10% and female literacy at 53.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitawad

Chitawad 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 Chitawad

Chitawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mau Ranipur, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhansi to Chitawad is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Chitawad is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitawad

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

Health Facilities in Chitawad

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

FAQs about Chitawad