Katsira - Dipka, Korba

Katsira is a village situated in the Dipka tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 45 km from Katghora and around 55 km from Korba. Katsira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katsira is 435815. The village covers a total geographical area of 458 hectares and falls under the 495446 pincode. Dipka is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Katsira

As per Census 2011, Katsira village has a total population of 1,503 people, consisting of 749 males and 754 females. The village has 405 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 209 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 983 literate and 520 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 606 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,503749754
Child Population (0–6 yrs)209109100
Scheduled Castes (SC)20110794
Scheduled Tribes (ST)606295311
Literate Population983581402
Illiterate Population520168352

Nearby Villages of Katsira

Katsira 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BharrakudaNorth-West1.21 km
BhatikudaEast1.81 km
AkharapaliNorth2.05 km
HedaspurSouth2.24 km
DarriNorth-West2.68 km
GangdeiNorth-East2.75 km
BaksaraSouth2.84 km
MahuwadihNorth2.84 km
GumiyaSouth-East3.05 km
BhalpahriWest3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katsira

Katsira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dipka to Katsira is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Katsira is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katsira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Katsira

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Katsira

Where is Katsira located?

Katsira village is located in Dipka Tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katsira?

Katsira is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Katsira?

The pincode of Katsira is 495446.

What is the population of Katsira?

Katsira has a total population of 1,503, including 749 males and 754 females.

How many households are there in Katsira?

There are 405 households in Katsira.

What is the literacy rate in Katsira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katsira is 65.40%. Male literacy is 77.57% and female literacy is 53.32%.