Katulnar - Gidam, Dakshin Bastar Dantewada

Katulnar is a village situated in the Gidam tehsil of Dakshin Bastar Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Geedam and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Dantewada. Katulnar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katulnar is 450139. The village covers a total geographical area of 904.1 hectares and falls under the 494441 pincode. Bade Bacheli is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Katulnar

According to the 2011 Census, Katulnar village had a total population of 1,081 people, including 545 males and 536 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.81%, with male literacy at 69.48% and female literacy at 48.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 704.

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

Nearby Villages of Katulnar

Katulnar 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 Katulnar

Katulnar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dabpal, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bade Bacheli to Katulnar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Katulnar is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katulnar

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

Health Facilities in Katulnar

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

FAQs about Katulnar