Kiritpur

Kiritpur is a village located in Dhama tehsil of Sambalpur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Dhama (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Sambalpur. As per 2009 stats, Batemura is the gram panchayat of Kiritpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kiritpur unique in its vibrant Dhama-Sambalpur region. You’ll see Kiritpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kiritpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kiritpur is 382207. The village spans a total geographical area of 207 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768005. Sambalpur is nearest town to Kiritpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kiritpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rengali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kiritpur

Population of Kiritpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kiritpur has a total population of about 566, with approximately 297 males and 269 females. The sex ratio is around 905 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 63 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 257 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 209. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.90%, with male literacy at about 71.04% and female literacy near 53.90%. There are around 138 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kiritpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kiritpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kiritpur. As per the 2011 stats, Kiritpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kiritpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kiritpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kiritpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kiritpur