Chitaura - Chandausi, Sambhal

Chitaura is a village situated in the Chandausi tehsil of Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Chandausi and around 45 km from Moradabad. Chitaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitaura is 116133. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.8 hectares and falls under the 244410 pincode. Chandausi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Chitaura 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 Chandausi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambhal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chitaura

According to the 2011 Census, Chitaura village had a total population of 2,481 people, including 1,323 males and 1,158 females, living in 431 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.49%, with male literacy at 53.70% and female literacy at 31.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 299.

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

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:

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 Bahjoi, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandausi to Chitaura is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Moradabad to Chitaura is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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:

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:

FAQs about Chitaura