Kataud - Shivrinarayan, Janjgir-Champa

Kataud is a village situated in the Shivrinarayan tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Nawagarh and around 35 km from Janjgir. Kataud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kataud is 436778. The village covers a total geographical area of 980.99 hectares and falls under the 495557 pincode. Shivrinarayan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kataud

According to the 2011 Census, Kataud village had a total population of 4,397 people, including 2,214 males and 2,183 females, living in 962 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.69%, with male literacy at 81.12% and female literacy at 54.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,554, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Kataud

Kataud 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 Kataud

Kataud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shivrinarayan to Kataud is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kataud is about 35 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 Kataud

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

Health Facilities in Kataud

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

FAQs about Kataud