Kittur - Annigeri, Dharwad

Kittur is a village situated in the Annigeri taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Navalgund and around 66 km from Dharwad. Navalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kittur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kittur is 602357. The village covers a total geographical area of 831.68 hectares and falls under the 582201 pincode. Annigeri is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kittur

According to the 2011 Census, Kittur village had a total population of 1,255 people, including 635 males and 620 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.60%, with male literacy at 95.37% and female literacy at 65.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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 Kondikoppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Annigeri to Kittur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Kittur is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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