Chitgaon - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Chitgaon is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 26.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Hetampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitgaon is 318219. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.52 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Chitgaon

As per Census 2011, Chitgaon village has a total population of 620 people, consisting of 327 males and 293 females. The village has 142 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 268 literate and 352 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitgaon

Chitgaon 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 Chitgaon

Chitgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Chitgaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Chitgaon is about 26.2 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 Chitgaon

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

Health Facilities in Chitgaon

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

FAQs about Chitgaon