Chhitauni - Ghanghata, Sant Kabir Nagar

Chhitauni is a village situated in the Ghanghata tehsil of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghanghata and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Sant Kabir Nagar. Chhitauni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhitauni is 183293. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.99 hectares and falls under the 272162 pincode. Sant Kabir Nagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Chhitauni

As per Census 2011, Chhitauni village has a total population of 1,061 people, consisting of 551 males and 510 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 591 literate and 470 illiterate residents. Additionally, 298 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,061551510
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1708882
Scheduled Castes (SC)298149149
Literate Population591366225
Illiterate Population470185285

Nearby Villages of Chhitauni

Chhitauni 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)
ParjapatipurWest0.59 km
DefraSouth1.02 km
PadariNorth-West1.09 km
Padari BhutwalNorth-West1.21 km
Khajuria KhurdNorth1.26 km
AmedwaNorth-East1.28 km
MadhaupurSouth-East1.52 km
MunderaSouth-West1.62 km
JholwaWest1.64 km
TigharaNorth-East1.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chhitauni

Chhitauni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Maghar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Chhitauni is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sant Kabir Nagar to Chhitauni is about 37 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 Chhitauni

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

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

Health Facilities in Chhitauni

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

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

FAQs about Chhitauni

Where is Chhitauni located?

Chhitauni village is located in Ghanghata Tehsil, Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chhitauni?

Chhitauni is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chhitauni?

The pincode of Chhitauni is 272162.

What is the population of Chhitauni?

Chhitauni has a total population of 1,061, including 551 males and 510 females.

How many households are there in Chhitauni?

There are 142 households in Chhitauni.

What is the literacy rate in Chhitauni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chhitauni is 55.70%. Male literacy is 66.42% and female literacy is 44.12%.