Kither - Udhampur
Kither is a village situated in the Udhampur tehsil of Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 20 km from Udhampur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Lower Madha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kither village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kither is 004837. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.6 hectares and falls under the 182141 pincode. Udhampur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Kither village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Kither
As per Census 2011, Kither village has a total population of 1,413 people, consisting of 725 males and 688 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 575 literate and 838 illiterate residents. Additionally, 460 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 614 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kither are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,413 | 725 | 688 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 250 | 127 | 123 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 460 | 243 | 217 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 614 | 307 | 307 |
| Literate Population | 575 | 379 | 196 |
| Illiterate Population | 838 | 346 | 492 |
Nearby Villages of Kither
Kither is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kither
Kither is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udhampur to Kither is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kither
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kither village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Kither
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kither village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kither
Where is Kither located?
Kither village is located in Udhampur Tehsil, Udhampur district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kither?
The Gram Panchayat of Kither is Lower Madha.
What is the pincode of Kither?
The pincode of Kither is 182141.
What is the population of Kither?
Kither has a total population of 1,413, including 725 males and 688 females.
How many households are there in Kither?
There are 246 households in Kither.
What is the literacy rate in Kither?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kither is 40.69%. Male literacy is 52.28% and female literacy is 28.49%.