Katavaram - Seethanagaram, East Godavari

Katavaram is a village situated in the Seethanagaram mandal of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Seethanagaram and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Kakinada. Katavaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katavaram is 587217. The village covers a total geographical area of 779 hectares and falls under the 533293 pincode. Rajahmundry is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Katavaram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Katavaram

According to the 2011 Census, Katavaram village had a total population of 3,279 people, including 1,631 males and 1,648 females, living in 987 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.42%, with male literacy at 67.27% and female literacy at 65.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,092, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Katavaram

Katavaram 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 Katavaram

Katavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Godavari, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajahmundry to Katavaram is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakinada to Katavaram is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katavaram

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

Health Facilities in Katavaram

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

FAQs about Katavaram