Chitaura - Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar

Chitaura is a village situated in the Khatauli tehsil of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khatauli and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffar Nagar. Chitaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitaura is 111297. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.52 hectares and falls under the 251201 pincode. Khatauli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chitaura

As per Census 2011, Chitaura village has a total population of 1,034 people, consisting of 542 males and 492 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 742 literate and 292 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,034542492
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1326963
Scheduled Castes (SC)452619
Literate Population742414328
Illiterate Population292128164

Nearby Villages of Chitaura

Chitaura 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)
Sikanderpur KhurdSouth-West1.45 km
PamnawaliNorth-East1.64 km
Kailawada KalanSouth-East2.01 km
JawanNorth2.03 km
ChhacharpurEast2.35 km
Jandheri JatanNorth-West2.35 km
ChawariWest2.49 km
ManwatNorth2.88 km
Mirapur KhurdNorth-East3.19 km
KhanpurNorth-East3.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chitaura

Chitaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khatauli, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khatauli to Chitaura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffar Nagar to Chitaura is about 32 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 Chitaura

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

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

Health Facilities in Chitaura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chitaura 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 Chitaura

Where is Chitaura located?

Chitaura village is located in Khatauli Tehsil, Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chitaura?

Chitaura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chitaura?

The pincode of Chitaura is 251201.

What is the population of Chitaura?

Chitaura has a total population of 1,034, including 542 males and 492 females.

How many households are there in Chitaura?

There are 175 households in Chitaura.

What is the literacy rate in Chitaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chitaura is 71.76%. Male literacy is 76.38% and female literacy is 66.67%.