Kitpura - Chandla, Chhatarpur

Kitpura is a village situated in the Chandla tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandla and around 99 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Ranipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kitpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kitpura is 457670. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.43 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kitpura

As per Census 2011, Kitpura village has a total population of 457 people, consisting of 248 males and 209 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 842 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 233 literate and 224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kitpura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population457248209
Child Population (0–6 yrs)714130
Scheduled Castes (SC)1639469
Literate Population23313994
Illiterate Population224109115

Nearby Villages of Kitpura

Kitpura 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)
RanipurEast1.92 km
SaraiNorth-West2.23 km
PandepurwaNorth-East2.39 km
JagatpurSouth2.60 km
DadiyaSouth-East2.95 km
BachhonSouth-West3.81 km
Chhati BamhoriEast3.99 km
MakundpurNorth-West4.42 km
LawrahaNorth4.50 km
ParsendiNorth-East4.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kitpura

Kitpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 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 Chandla to Kitpura is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Kitpura is about 99 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kitpura

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

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

Health Facilities in Kitpura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kitpura

Where is Kitpura located?

Kitpura village is located in Chandla Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kitpura?

The Gram Panchayat of Kitpura is Ranipura.

What is the pincode of Kitpura?

The pincode of Kitpura is 471525.

What is the population of Kitpura?

Kitpura has a total population of 457, including 248 males and 209 females.

How many households are there in Kitpura?

There are 84 households in Kitpura.

What is the literacy rate in Kitpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kitpura is 50.98%. Male literacy is 56.05% and female literacy is 44.98%.