Kitna - Garhshankar, Hoshiarpur

Kitna is a village situated in the Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhshankar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Kitna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kitna is 031939. The village covers a total geographical area of 332 hectares and falls under the 144531 pincode. Garhshankar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kitna

According to the 2011 Census, Kitna village had a total population of 1,675 people, including 888 males and 787 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.84%, with male literacy at 85.55% and female literacy at 75.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,013.

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

Nearby Villages of Kitna

Kitna 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 Kitna

Kitna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Satnaur Badesron, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Kitna is about 35 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 Kitna

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

Health Facilities in Kitna

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

FAQs about Kitna