Chitra

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KANTI DEVI

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LGD code: 219099
Pincode: 843330
Population: 4,763
Households: 1,040
Literacy rate: 41.8%
Sex ratio: 917 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,656

Census 2011 · in context

How Chitra compares

Literacy rate

41.8%

+2.2% vs mandal average

Chitra: 41.8%
Sonbarsa mandal: 39.6%
Sitamarhi district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

917

+9 vs mandal average

Chitra: 917
Sonbarsa mandal: 908

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.1 vs mandal average

Chitra: 4.6
Sonbarsa mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Chitra

LGD code: 219099
Pincode: 843330
Population (Census 2011): 4,763
Population (projected 2026): 5,616
Households: 1,040
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 917
Literacy rate: 41.8%
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KANTI DEVI
Block / Mandal: Sonbarsa
Nearest PHC: Swasthya Chauki (10.1 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Sitamarhi district level

Then & Now

Chitra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,763

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,616

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,040

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,226

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 4,763Census 2011
Households: 1,040Census 2011
Literacy rate: 41.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 917 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,6162026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,226

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Sitamarhi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sitamarhi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sitamarhi district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Chitra on the map

Centred on Sonbarsa mandal

~mandal

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Notable places near Chitra · Sonbarsa mandal area

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Education

School
Shree Rastriya Janata Aadharbhut Pra. Vi.
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Madarsa Faljane Raja
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What is the pincode of Chitra?

The pincode of Chitra, Sonbarsa mandal, Sitamarhi district, Bihar is 843330.

In which district is Chitra located?

Chitra is a village in Sonbarsa mandal of Sitamarhi district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Chitra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chitra village has a population of 4,763 across 1,040 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chitra?

The current sarpanch of Chitra gram panchayat is KANTI DEVI.

What is the literacy rate in Chitra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chitra village is 41.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Chitra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chitra village is 917 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Chitra?

The nearest health facility to Chitra is Swasthya Chauki (~10.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chitra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chitra, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Chitra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chitra village is 219099.

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Key facts — Chitra

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Chitra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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In which district is Chitra located?

What is the population of Chitra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chitra?

What is the literacy rate in Chitra?

What is the sex ratio in Chitra?

What is the nearest health centre to Chitra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chitra?

What is the LGD code of Chitra?

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

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People often ask about Chitra

What is the pincode of Chitra?

In which district is Chitra located?

What is the population of Chitra as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chitra?

What is the literacy rate in Chitra?

What is the sex ratio in Chitra?

What is the nearest health centre to Chitra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chitra?

What is the LGD code of Chitra?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chitra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Chitra on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Education

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