Kittur - Ramdurg, Belagavi

Kittur is a village situated in the Ramdurg taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Ramdurg and around 120 km from Belgaum. Kithur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kittur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kittur is 598395. The village covers a total geographical area of 2615.35 hectares and falls under the 591127 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kittur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ramdurg Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Belagavi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kittur

According to the 2011 Census, Kittur village had a total population of 2,356 people, including 1,239 males and 1,117 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.73%, with male literacy at 80.35% and female literacy at 51.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 83.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kittur

Kittur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kittur

Kittur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakhmapur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Kittur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Kittur is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kittur

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

Health Facilities in Kittur

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

FAQs about Kittur