Kitiya - Kannod, Dewas

Kitiya is a village situated in the Kannod tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kannod and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Kusmaniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kitiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kitiya is 473734. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.41 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. Kannod is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kitiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kitiya village had a total population of 812 people, including 416 males and 396 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.07%, with male literacy at 61.05% and female literacy at 38.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 683.

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

Nearby Villages of Kitiya

Kitiya 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 Kitiya

Kitiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannod to Kitiya is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Kitiya is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kitiya

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

Health Facilities in Kitiya

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

FAQs about Kitiya