Kitre - Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada

Kitre is a village situated in the Bhatkal taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhatkal and around 144 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Marukeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kitre village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kitre is 603840. The village covers a total geographical area of 603.32 hectares and falls under the 581320 pincode. Bhatkal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kitre

According to the 2011 Census, Kitre village had a total population of 630 people, including 296 males and 334 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,128 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.27%, with male literacy at 80.30% and female literacy at 70.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 478.

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

Nearby Villages of Kitre

Kitre 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 Kitre

Kitre is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhatkal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatkal to Kitre is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kitre is about 144 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kitre

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

Health Facilities in Kitre

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

FAQs about Kitre