Indian Village Directory

Kither Village

Kither is an inhabited village in Kishtwar Sub-district of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 004727, the Census 2011 record lists 861 people in 153 households and the reported area is 1,770.9 hectares. The local references include Kither Gram Panchayat, Drabshalla CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kishtwar at about 55 km.

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Quick answer: Kither is a village in Kishtwar Sub-district, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The available record shows Census village code 004727 and 861 people in 153 households.
Village Code004727
Population861
Households153
Area1,770.9 hectares
Nearest TownKishtwar

Key Village Facts

Village
Kither
Census Village Code
004727
State
Jammu and Kashmir
State Census Code
01
District
Kishtwar
District Census Code
018
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kishtwar
Sub-district Census Code
00068
CD Block
Drabshalla
Gram Panchayat
Kither
Households
153
Population
861
Male Population
451
Female Population
410
Sex Ratio
909.09
Area
1,770.9 hectares
Area
17.71 sq km
Nearest Town
Kishtwar
Nearest Town Distance
55 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
182204
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kither at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 861 people, 1,770.9 hectares of reported area and Kishtwar as the nearest town reference for Kither, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKishtwar
Sub-districtKishtwar
CD BlockDrabshalla
Gram PanchayatKITHER
  • Kither falls under Kishtwar Sub-district in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The Census village code is 004727.
  • The record lists 861 people living in 153 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,770.9 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kishtwar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density48.62 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.63 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share63.76%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kither in the official administrative record. Census village code 004727, Kither Gram Panchayat and Drabshalla CD Block.

State Census Code
01
District Census Code
018
Sub-district Census Code
00068
Village Census Code
004727
CD Block Code
0114
CD Block Name
Drabshalla
Gram Panchayat Name
Kither

Location and Distance

Kishtwar is the nearest town listed for Kither, about 55 km away. Kishtwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 75 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kishtwar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
75 km
District Headquarter
Kishtwar
Distance from District Headquarter
75 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kishtwar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Town
Kishtwar
Distance from Nearest Town
55 km
Total Geographical Area
1,770.9 hectares
Area
17.71 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 861 people in 153 households, with 451 male residents and 410 female residents. The average household size is 5.63, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 63.76% for Kither. Population density works out to about 48.62 people per sq km.

Total Households
153
Total Population
861
Male Population
451
Female Population
410
Sex Ratio
909.09
Average Household Size
5.63
ST Population
549
ST Male Population
289
ST Female Population
260
ST Population Share
63.76
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kither list 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 2 government secondary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kither include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
27.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Kither.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kither include Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kither is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 12 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kither show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley, net sown area is 361.8 hectares and irrigated land is 4.5 hectares (1.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Manufacturers Commodities First
Nil
Handicrafts Commodities First
Nil
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Nil
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Nil
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Manufacturers Commodities Third
Nil
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Nil
Forest Area In Hectares
3,070 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
257
Net Area Sown In Hectares
361.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
357.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.5
Canals Area In Hectares
4.5 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kither

The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
30
Banks in Matched Records
8
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 26 87%
CRM 4 13%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd 14 47%
State Bank of India 10 33%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 3.3%
Indusind Bank Ltd 1 3.3%
Punjab National Bank 1 3.3%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar (MC) Opp. Wine Shop, Nhpc Road Near New Bus Stand, Kishtwar, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204
Indusind Bank Ltd ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar (MC) Jammu and Kashmir, PIN 182204 Ground Floor, Kuleed Chowk, Kishtwar, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar (MC) Kishtwar Maliteth Peth Kishtwar, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar (MC) Kishtwar Kishtwar Main Market, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar (MC) Kistwar Dak Bunglow, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Poochal Kishwar Pochhal, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar Malik Market, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 182204 Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar Tulsi Nagar Matta, Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, 182204

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kither village located?

Kither is in Kishtwar Sub-district of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Which district is Kither village in?

Kither village is in Kishtwar district.

Which state is Kither village in?

Kither village is in Jammu and Kashmir.

Which sub-district is Kither under?

Kither comes under Kishtwar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kither?

The Census village code of Kither is 004727.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kither under?

Kither is listed under KITHER Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Drabshalla.

What is the population of Kither village?

The village record lists 861 people and 153 households for Kither.

How many households are in Kither village?

The village record lists 153 households for Kither.

What is the male and female population of Kither?

The record lists 451 male residents and 410 female residents for Kither.

What is the sex ratio of Kither village?

The sex ratio of Kither is 909.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kither village?

The reported geographical area of Kither is 1,770.9 hectares.

What is the population density of Kither village?

The approximate population density of Kither is 48.62 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kither?

The nearest town listed for Kither is Kishtwar, about 55 km away.

How far is Kither from the district headquarters?

Kither is about 75 km from Kishtwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kither from the sub-district headquarters?

Kither is about 75 km from Kishtwar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kither?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 2 government secondary schools for Kither.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kither?

For Kither, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maize and Barley, net sown area is 361.8 hectares and irrigated land is 4.5 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kither?

The page shows 30 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kither. These records include 8 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.