Indian Village Directory

Chitara Village

Chitara is an inhabited village in Karahal Sub-district of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 451847, the Census 2011 record lists 1,077 people in 220 households and the reported area is 377 hectares. The local references include Karahal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheopur at about 65 km.

In short:

Chitara is a village in Karahal Sub-district, Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 451847 and 1,077 people in 220 households.

Village Code451847
Population1,077
Households220
Area377 hectares
Nearest TownSheopur

Detailed village profile

Chitara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,077 people, 377 hectares of reported area and Sheopur as the nearest town reference for Chitara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Sheopur
Sub-district Karahal
CD Block Karahal
  • Chitara falls under Karahal Sub-district in Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 451847.
  • The record lists 1,077 people living in 220 households.
  • The reported village area is 377 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sheopur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Chitara
Census Village Code
451847
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Sheopur
District Census Code
418
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karahal
Sub-district Census Code
03384
CD Block
Karahal
Households
220
Population
1,077
Male Population
551
Female Population
526
Sex Ratio
954.63
Area
377 hectares
Area
3.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Sheopur
Nearest Town Distance
65 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 285.68 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.9 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 45.22% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 97% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chitara in the official administrative record. Census village code 451847 and Karahal CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
418
Sub-district Census Code
03384
Village Census Code
451847
CD Block Code
0003
CD Block Name
Karahal

Location and Distance

Sheopur is the nearest town listed for Chitara, about 65 km away. Sheopur is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Karahal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
26 km
District Headquarter
Sheopur
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sheopur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
65 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Sheopur
Distance from Nearest Town
65 km
Total Geographical Area
377 hectares
Area
3.77 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,077 people in 220 households, with 551 male residents and 526 female residents. The average household size is 4.9, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 45.22% for Chitara. Population density works out to about 285.68 people per sq km.

Total Households
220
Total Population
1,077
Male Population
551
Female Population
526
Sex Ratio
954.63
Average Household Size
4.9
ST Population
487
ST Male Population
249
ST Female Population
238
ST Population Share
45.22
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chitara list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chitara include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
27 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
180 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chitara include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chitara include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chitara is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chitara show that net sown area is 233 hectares and irrigated land is 226 hectares (97% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
92 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
233.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
226.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
46 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chitara village located?

Chitara is in Karahal Sub-district of Sheopur district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chitara village in?

Chitara village is in Sheopur district.

Which state is Chitara village in?

Chitara village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chitara under?

Chitara comes under Karahal Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chitara?

The Census village code of Chitara is 451847.

What is the population of Chitara village?

The village record lists 1,077 people and 220 households for Chitara.

How many households are in Chitara village?

The village record lists 220 households for Chitara.

What is the male and female population of Chitara?

The record lists 551 male residents and 526 female residents for Chitara.

What is the sex ratio of Chitara village?

The sex ratio of Chitara is 954.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chitara village?

The reported geographical area of Chitara is 377 hectares.

What is the population density of Chitara village?

The approximate population density of Chitara is 285.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chitara?

The nearest town listed for Chitara is Sheopur, about 65 km away.

How far is Chitara from the district headquarters?

Chitara is about 65 km from Sheopur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chitara from the sub-district headquarters?

Chitara is about 26 km from Karahal, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chitara?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Chitara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chitara?

For Chitara, net sown area is 233 hectares and irrigated land is 226 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chitara.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chitara.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.