Katuwajhar - Kasdol, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Katuwajhar is a village situated in the Kasdol tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from Kasdol and around 152 km from Raipur. Khudmudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katuwajhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katuwajhar is 444140. The village covers a total geographical area of 896.83 hectares and falls under the 493332 pincode. Kasdol is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Katuwajhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baloda bazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katuwajhar

As per Census 2011, Katuwajhar village has a total population of 173 people, consisting of 81 males and 92 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 1,135 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 92 literate and 81 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katuwajhar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1738192
Child Population (0–6 yrs)301317
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1738192
Literate Population924943
Illiterate Population813249

Nearby Villages of Katuwajhar

Katuwajhar 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 Katuwajhar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Katuwajhar.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasdol to Katuwajhar is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Katuwajhar is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katuwajhar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Katuwajhar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Katuwajhar

Where is Katuwajhar located?

Katuwajhar village is located in Kasdol Tehsil, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katuwajhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Katuwajhar is Khudmudi.

What is the pincode of Katuwajhar?

The pincode of Katuwajhar is 493332.

What is the population of Katuwajhar?

Katuwajhar has a total population of 173, including 81 males and 92 females.

How many households are there in Katuwajhar?

There are 44 households in Katuwajhar.

What is the literacy rate in Katuwajhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katuwajhar is 53.18%. Male literacy is 60.49% and female literacy is 46.74%.