Kirto - Nilambar-Pitambarpur(Lesliganj), Palamu

Kirto is a village situated in the Nilambar-Pitambarpur(Lesliganj) subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lesliganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Medininagar (daltonganj). Piprakhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirto village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirto is 366499. The village covers a total geographical area of 30 hectares and falls under the 822118 pincode.

Kirto village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kirto

As per Census 2011, Kirto village has a total population of 169 people, consisting of 100 males and 69 females. The village has 36 households and a sex ratio of 690 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 136 literate and 33 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kirto are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population16910069
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22157
Literate Population1368353
Illiterate Population331716

Nearby Villages of Kirto

Kirto is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Pahari KalanWest0.61 km
Pipra KhurdNorth0.97 km
BhalmandaSouth-West1.32 km
BabhandihWest1.47 km
ChandaigirSouth-East1.56 km
PatkhauliyaNorth-East1.64 km
BhakasiSouth-West1.67 km
GenthaEast1.74 km
JaingraNorth1.86 km
ChaukharaWest1.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kirto

Public transport in the Kirto is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Keckhi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Medininagar (daltonganj) to Kirto is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirto

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kirto village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kirto

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kirto village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kirto

Where is Kirto located?

Kirto village is located in Nilambar-Pitambarpur(Lesliganj) Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kirto?

The Gram Panchayat of Kirto is Piprakhurd.

What is the pincode of Kirto?

The pincode of Kirto is 822118.

What is the population of Kirto?

Kirto has a total population of 169, including 100 males and 69 females.

How many households are there in Kirto?

There are 36 households in Kirto.

What is the literacy rate in Kirto?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kirto is 80.47%. Male literacy is 83.00% and female literacy is 76.81%.