Kirtu - Un, Shamli

Kirtu is a village situated in the Un tehsil of Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Kairana and around 63 km from Muzaffarnagar. Kirtu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirtu is 110505. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.52 hectares and falls under the 247773 pincode. Shamli is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kirtu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kairana Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kirtu

According to the 2011 Census, Kirtu village had a total population of 2,591 people, including 1,395 males and 1,196 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.76%, with male literacy at 65.40% and female literacy at 40.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirtu

Kirtu 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 Kirtu

Kirtu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gharaunda, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamli to Kirtu is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarnagar to Kirtu is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirtu

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

Health Facilities in Kirtu

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

FAQs about Kirtu