Chitaura - Pindra, Varanasi

Chitaura is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Chitaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitaura is 208622. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.61 hectares and falls under the 221202 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 35 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 Pindra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chitaura

As per Census 2011, Chitaura village has a total population of 1,678 people, consisting of 822 males and 856 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,059 literate and 619 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pindra Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Chitaura is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of 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:

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