Katanpur Grant - Sonai, Cachar
Katanpur Grant is a village situated in the Sonai subdivision of Cachar district, Assam. It is located approximately 380 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sonai and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Silchar. Monierkhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katanpur Grant village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Katanpur Grant is 299609. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.19 hectares and falls under the 788120 pincode. Silchar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Katanpur Grant village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dholai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Silchar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Katanpur Grant
As per Census 2011, Katanpur Grant village has a total population of 963 people, consisting of 507 males and 456 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 515 literate and 448 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katanpur Grant are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 963 | 507 | 456 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 158 | 81 | 77 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 217 | 118 | 99 |
| Literate Population | 515 | 300 | 215 |
| Illiterate Population | 448 | 207 | 241 |
Nearby Villages of Katanpur Grant
Katanpur Grant is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Katanpur Grant
Katanpur Grant is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silchar to Katanpur Grant is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Silchar to Katanpur Grant is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Katanpur Grant
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katanpur Grant village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Katanpur Grant
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katanpur Grant village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Katanpur Grant
Where is Katanpur Grant located?
Katanpur Grant village is located in Sonai Subdivision, Cachar district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katanpur Grant?
The Gram Panchayat of Katanpur Grant is Monierkhal.
What is the pincode of Katanpur Grant?
The pincode of Katanpur Grant is 788120.
What is the population of Katanpur Grant?
Katanpur Grant has a total population of 963, including 507 males and 456 females.
How many households are there in Katanpur Grant?
There are 233 households in Katanpur Grant.
What is the literacy rate in Katanpur Grant?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katanpur Grant is 53.48%. Male literacy is 59.17% and female literacy is 47.15%.