Kitora - Gairatganj, Raisen

Kitora is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Sarra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kitora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kitora is 483977. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.46 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kitora

As per Census 2011, Kitora village has a total population of 435 people, consisting of 209 males and 226 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 308 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population435209226
Child Population (0–6 yrs)773047
Scheduled Castes (SC)653332
Scheduled Tribes (ST)773839
Literate Population308161147
Illiterate Population1274879

Nearby Villages of Kitora

Kitora 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)
SaliwadaNorth1.58 km
SarraNorth-East1.72 km
PanjhirpaSouth-West2.20 km
Jamuniya KalanNorth-West2.66 km
BilwaniWest2.67 km
Sihora KhurdNorth-East3.60 km
SuagardSouth-East3.62 km
BehraNorth-West3.92 km
PipalpaniNorth4.04 km
KhamariyaganjNorth-West4.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kitora

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kitora. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Kitora is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Kitora is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kitora

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

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

Health Facilities in Kitora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kitora

Where is Kitora located?

Kitora village is located in Gairatganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kitora?

The Gram Panchayat of Kitora is Sarra.

What is the pincode of Kitora?

The pincode of Kitora is 464884.

What is the population of Kitora?

Kitora has a total population of 435, including 209 males and 226 females.

How many households are there in Kitora?

There are 91 households in Kitora.

What is the literacy rate in Kitora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kitora is 70.80%. Male literacy is 77.03% and female literacy is 65.04%.