Chitain
Village in Uttar Pradesh, India
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Chitain (Chitāyan) is a village in Kishni block of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. As of 2011, it has a total population of 6,397, in 1,076 households.
Geography
Demographics
As of 2011, Chitain had a population of 6,397, in 1,076 households.[1]: 242 This population was 53.5% male (3,420) and 46.5% female (2,977). The 0-6 age group numbered 1,149 (623 male and 526 female), or 18.0% of the total population. 1,767 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 27.6% of the total.[3]: 160–1
The 1981 census recorded Chitain as having a population of 3,956 people, in 1,052 households.[4]: 196–7
The 1961 census recorded Chitain as comprising 11 hamlets, with a total population of 2,654 people (1,470 male and 1,184 female), in 498 households and 341 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 3,133 acres and it had a post office at that point.[5]: cviii
The 1901 census recorded Chitain with a population of 2,170; it had 9 subsidiary hamlets.[2]: 204
Infrastructure
As of 2011, Chitain had 2 primary schools and 1 veterinary hospital but no healthcare facilities for humans. Drinking water was provided by tap, well, and hand pump; there were no public toilets. The village had a post office and public library, as well as at least some access to electricity for all purposes. Streets were made of both kachcha and pakka materials.[1]: 242–7