Kithoor - Piriyapatna, Mysuru

Kithoor is a village situated in the Piriyapatna taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Piriyapatna and around 70 km from Mysore. Kittur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kithoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kithoor is 618163. The village covers a total geographical area of 965.72 hectares and falls under the 571107 pincode. Piriyapatna is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kithoor

According to the 2011 Census, Kithoor village had a total population of 4,575 people, including 2,258 males and 2,317 females, living in 1,129 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.30%, with male literacy at 85.73% and female literacy at 69.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 452, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 334.

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

Nearby Villages of Kithoor

Kithoor 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 Kithoor

Kithoor is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hosa Agrahara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piriyapatna to Kithoor is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Kithoor is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kithoor

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

Health Facilities in Kithoor

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

FAQs about Kithoor