Kitna
Kitna is a village located in Garhshankar tehsil of Hoshiarpur district in Punjab, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Garhshankar (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Hoshiarpur. As per 2009 stats, Kitna village is also a gram panchayat.
Kitna has its own place in the vibrant Hoshiarpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Kitna
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kitna is 031939. The village spans a total geographical area of 332 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 144531. Garhshankar is nearest town to Kitna village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Kitna
Population of Kitna
Below is a concise population overview of Kitna as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,675 | 888 | 787 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 167 | 85 | 82 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,013 | 547 | 466 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Literate Population | 1,219 | 687 | 532 |
Illiterate Population | 456 | 201 | 255 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kitna village:
- The total population of Kitna village is around 1,675, including approximately 888 males and 787 females, with a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 167 children aged 0–6 years in Kitna village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Kitna village has 1,013 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy rate of Kitna village is about 72.78%, with male literacy at 77.36% and female literacy at 67.60%.
- There are around 359 households in Kitna village.
Connectivity of Kitna
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kitna. As per the 2011 stats, Kitna had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kitna
Knowing the nearby villages of Kitna helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kitna.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kitna
- Where is Kitna located?
- Kitna village is situated in Garhshankar Tehsil, within the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kitna?
- Kitna serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kitna?
- The pincode of Kitna is 144531, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kitna as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kitna is 1,675, with 888 males and 787 females.
- How many households are there in Kitna as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kitna village has a total of 359 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kitna as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kitna is 72.78%. The male literacy rate is 77.36%, while the female literacy rate is 67.60%.