Kithanur - Hagaribommanahalli, Vijayanagara

Kithanur is a village situated in the Hagaribommanahalli taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Hagaribommanahalli and around 126 km from Bellary. Muthkur-kithnur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kithanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kithanur is 604656. The village covers a total geographical area of 1882.41 hectares and falls under the 583224 pincode. Hoovina Hadagalli is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kithanur

As per Census 2011, Kithanur village has a total population of 2,228 people, consisting of 1,107 males and 1,121 females. The village has 404 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 325 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,210 literate and 1,018 illiterate residents. Additionally, 587 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 193 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kithanur

Kithanur 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 Kithanur

Kithanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ginigera, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hoovina Hadagalli to Kithanur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Kithanur is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kithanur

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

Health Facilities in Kithanur

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

FAQs about Kithanur