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

According to the 2011 Census, Kitora village had a total population of 435 people, including 209 males and 226 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.03%, with male literacy at 89.94% and female literacy at 82.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kitora