Kitpura - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Kitpura is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Kitpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kitpura is 457430. The village covers a total geographical area of 664.49 hectares and falls under the 471516 pincode. Barigarh is the nearest town, located about 27 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kitpura village had a total population of 2,504 people, including 1,352 males and 1,152 females, living in 562 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.73%, with male literacy at 74.59% and female literacy at 57.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385.

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

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:

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 Mataundh, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barigarh to Kitpura is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Kitpura is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 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:

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:

FAQs about Kitpura