Kitingi - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Kitingi is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Kashinagara and around 36 km from Paralakhemundi. Budura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kitingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kitingi is 414525. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kitingi

According to the 2011 Census, Kitingi village had a total population of 503 people, including 242 males and 261 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.38%, with male literacy at 29.73% and female literacy at 21.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Kitingi

Kitingi 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 Kitingi

Kitingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lihuri Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Kitingi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kitingi is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kitingi

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

Health Facilities in Kitingi

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

FAQs about Kitingi