Chitrakoot Pincodes

In the Satna district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, there is a pilgrimage center and nagar panchayat called Chitrakoot. Situated in the Bundelkhand area, this site holds religious, cultural, historical, and archeological significance and is linked to the Indian epic Ramayana. It is next to the Chitrakoot district in Uttar Pradesh, which is home to the Chitrakoot Dham headquarters. Situated between the modern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, the city is part of the ancient Chitrakoot area. It is well-known for having several temples and locations that are referenced in Hindu texts.

Geography

Chitrakoot translates to ‘Hill of many marvels’. The area of Chitrakoot is located in the northern Vindhya Range, which is shared by Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The area is part of both Madhya Pradesh’s Satna district and Uttar Pradesh’s Chitrakoot district. On September 4, 1998, the district of Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh was established.

Economy

One of the 250 most backward districts in the nation, according to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, is Chitrakoot. At present, the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF) is providing cash to 34 districts in Uttar Pradesh, including this one. The district has been neglected by several governments, making it one of the most isolated and isolated areas of India.

Transportation

The closest airport near Chitrakoot is located in Allahabad, 106 kilometers (65.8 miles) away. From there, flights are available to major cities like New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and so on. A significant railway station in the Chitrakoot district, Manikpur Junction Railway Station is situated in Manikpur Sarhat and offers train connections to places like Mumbai, Kolkata, Patna, and New Delhi.

Demography

Chitrakoot district’s population, as of the 2011 census, is 991,730, or about the same as that of the US state of Montana or the nation of Fiji. As a result, it is ranked 448th in India. The population density of the district is 315 people per square kilometer, or 820 people per square mile. From 2001 to 2011, the population grew at a pace of 29.29%. Chitrakoot has a 66.52% literacy rate with a sex ratio of 879 females for every 1000 men. The population’s urban density is 9.71%. The population is composed of 26.89% Scheduled Castes.