Katangikalan - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Katangikalan is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from Khairagarh and around 52 km from Rajnandgaon. Katangikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katangikalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katangikalan is 440325. The village covers a total geographical area of 637.96 hectares and falls under the 491885 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Katangikalan

As per Census 2011, Katangikalan village has a total population of 1,770 people, consisting of 899 males and 871 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 319 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 938 literate and 832 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katangikalan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Katangikalan

Katangikalan 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 Katangikalan

Katangikalan 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 Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Katangikalan is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Katangikalan is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katangikalan

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

Health Facilities in Katangikalan

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

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