Kirtan - Rajgarh, Churu

Kirtan is a village situated in the Rajgarh tehsil of Churu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajgarh and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Churu. Gugalwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirtan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirtan is 070227. The village covers a total geographical area of 748.28 hectares and falls under the 331301 pincode. Rajgarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kirtan

According to the 2011 Census, Kirtan village had a total population of 1,408 people, including 755 males and 653 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.96%, with male literacy at 83.13% and female literacy at 59.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 596, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirtan

Kirtan 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 Kirtan

Kirtan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gugalwa Kirtan, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajgarh to Kirtan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Churu to Kirtan is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirtan

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

Health Facilities in Kirtan

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

FAQs about Kirtan