Kathauli - Kurud, Dhamtari

Kathauli is a village situated in the Kurud tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurud and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Kathauli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathauli is 446860. The village covers a total geographical area of 570.35 hectares and falls under the 493663 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kathauli

According to the 2011 Census, Kathauli village had a total population of 1,771 people, including 918 males and 853 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.99%, with male literacy at 86.76% and female literacy at 64.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathauli

Kathauli 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 Kathauli

Kathauli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajim, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Kathauli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Kathauli is about 40 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 Kathauli

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

Health Facilities in Kathauli

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

FAQs about Kathauli