Katangi - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Katangi is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Chhuikhadan and around 77 km from Rajnandgaon. Katangi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katangi is 440112. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.01 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Katangi

According to the 2011 Census, Katangi village had a total population of 1,968 people, including 948 males and 1,020 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.76%, with male literacy at 67.01% and female literacy at 43.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Katangi

Katangi 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 Katangi

Katangi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Katangi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Katangi is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katangi

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

Health Facilities in Katangi

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

FAQs about Katangi