Kathal Guri Block - Dimow, Sivasagar

Kathal Guri Block is a village situated in the Dimow subdivision of Sivasagar district, Assam. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dimow and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sivasagar. Rupjyoti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathal Guri Block village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathal Guri Block is 292514. The village covers a total geographical area of 28.95 hectares and falls under the 785674 pincode. Sibsagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kathal Guri Block village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Demow Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jorhat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kathal Guri Block

As per Census 2011, Kathal Guri Block village has a total population of 272 people, consisting of 136 males and 136 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 122 literate and 150 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kathal Guri Block are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population272136136
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361719
Literate Population1227745
Illiterate Population1505991

Nearby Villages of Kathal Guri Block

Kathal Guri Block 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 Kathal Guri Block

Public transport in the Kathal Guri Block is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Kathal Guri Block has a railway station.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sibsagar to Kathal Guri Block is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sivasagar to Kathal Guri Block is about 30 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 Kathal Guri Block

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kathal Guri Block

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kathal Guri Block

Where is Kathal Guri Block located?

Kathal Guri Block village is located in Dimow Subdivision, Sivasagar district, Assam, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kathal Guri Block?

The Gram Panchayat of Kathal Guri Block is Rupjyoti.

What is the pincode of Kathal Guri Block?

The pincode of Kathal Guri Block is 785674.

What is the population of Kathal Guri Block?

Kathal Guri Block has a total population of 272, including 136 males and 136 females.

How many households are there in Kathal Guri Block?

There are 65 households in Kathal Guri Block.

What is the literacy rate in Kathal Guri Block?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kathal Guri Block is 44.85%. Male literacy is 56.62% and female literacy is 33.09%.