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★ District of Uttar Pradesh ★

Chitrakoot

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Area · — km²
Population · 9,91,730
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Chitrakoot — district of Uttar Pradesh

Chitrakoot is a district in Uttar Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Chitrakoot

Sacred pilgrimage site associated with Lord Rama's exile, revered in Hindu mythology and spirituality.

District HQ
Chitrakoot

Must-visit places in Chitrakoot

historical

Ramghat

Prominent ghat on the Mandakini River where pilgrims gather for rituals and worship.

  • hill
    Kamadgiri

    Sacred hill circumambulated by devotees as a pilgrimage ritual with temple at its base.

  • waterfall
    Hanuman Dhara

    Waterfall and temple dedicated to Hanuman, believed to be where he cooled himself.

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Then & Now

Chitrakoot district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
8,95,398
Census 2011 baseline
+19.5%
Population · 2026
10,70,448
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,51,278
Census 2011 baseline
+16.7%
Households · 2026
1,76,529
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 · District aggregates · 661 villages

Chitrakoot district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
4,76,794Census 2011
Female population
4,18,604Census 2011
Sex ratio
878 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,51,278Census 2011
SC population
2,46,900Census 2011
ST population
361Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
10,70,448+19.5%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,76,529RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,66,770Census 2011
Cultivators
1,28,889Census 2011
Agri labourers
87,646Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
36,18,753 / 36,85,70498% complete
SBM-G toilets
8,97,697Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Chitrakoot district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
3 of 661 villages have notable places mapped · 0%
  • Hospital· 41
  • PHC· 11
  • School· 5
  • High school· 1
  • College· 1
  • Temple· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Chitrakoot district.

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All 4 mandals of Chitrakoot

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661 villages · 328 GPs
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Top villages in Chitrakoot

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Chitrakoot

How many mandals and villages are in Chitrakoot district?

Chitrakoot district has 4 mandals and 661 revenue villages across 328 gram panchayats in Uttar Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Chitrakoot district?

The district headquarters of Chitrakoot is —.

What is the pincode of Chitrakoot district?

Chitrakoot district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Chitrakoot may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Chitrakoot fall under?

Chitrakoot district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Chitrakoot district?

Chitrakoot district had a population of 9,91,730 per the 2011 Census, across 661 villages.

When was Chitrakoot district formed?

Chitrakoot district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Chitrakoot district?

Major rivers in Chitrakoot district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Chitrakoot

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