Katra - Marwahi, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi

Katra is a village situated in the Marwahi tehsil of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Marwahi and around 182 km from Bilaspur. Katra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katra is 437547. The village covers a total geographical area of 4246.38 hectares and falls under the 495118 pincode. Pendra is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Katra

According to the 2011 Census, Katra village had a total population of 2,979 people, including 1,476 males and 1,503 females, living in 694 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.20%, with male literacy at 59.58% and female literacy at 40.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,678.

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

Nearby Villages of Katra

Katra 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 Katra

Katra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manendragarh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pendra to Katra is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Katra is about 182 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katra

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

Health Facilities in Katra

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

FAQs about Katra