Kittur

Kittur is a village located in Heggadadevankote taluka of Mysore district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Heggadadevankote (tehsildar office) and 64km away from district headquarter Mysore. As per 2009 stats, Bidarahalli is the gram panchayat of Kittur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kittur unique in its vibrant Heggadadevankote-Mysore region. You’ll see Kittur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kittur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kittur is 619071. The village spans a total geographical area of 1246.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 571116. Saragur is nearest town to Kittur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kittur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Heggadadevankote Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kittur

Population of Kittur

According to the 2011 Census, Kittur has a total population of about 2,961, with approximately 1,505 males and 1,456 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 352 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 386 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,655. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.28%, with male literacy at about 59.07% and female literacy near 45.26%. There are around 715 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kittur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kittur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kittur. As per the 2011 stats, Kittur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kittur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kittur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kittur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kittur