Kaitha - Lahar, Bhind

Kaitha is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Barei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaitha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaitha is 453601. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.85 hectares and falls under the 477445 pincode. Lahar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kaitha

According to the 2011 Census, Kaitha village had a total population of 1,017 people, including 571 males and 446 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 781 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.98%, with male literacy at 81.29% and female literacy at 55.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,017571446
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1719081
Scheduled Castes (SC)295171124
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population592391201
Illiterate Population425180245

Nearby Villages of Kaitha

Kaitha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MahuaNorth-East1.52 km
ChouraiWest1.69 km
AkhdewaSouth2.29 km
HaluawapuraNorth2.50 km
DargawanNorth-East2.87 km
Jaitpura (aswar)North-West3.15 km
DevaraEast3.20 km
BareiSouth-East3.49 km
IkmiliSouth-West3.54 km
MaseranEast3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaitha

Kaitha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lahar to Kaitha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Kaitha is about 65 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 Kaitha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kaitha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kaitha

Where is Kaitha located?

Kaitha village is located in Lahar Tehsil, Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kaitha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaitha is Barei.

What is the pincode of Kaitha?

The pincode of Kaitha is 477445.

What is the population of Kaitha?

Kaitha had a total population of 1,017, including 571 males and 446 females.

How many households are there in Kaitha?

Kaitha had 165 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kaitha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaitha was 69.98%. Male literacy was 81.29% and female literacy was 55.07%.