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

According to the 2011 Census, Katsira village had a total population of 1,503 people, including 749 males and 754 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.97%, with male literacy at 90.78% and female literacy at 61.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 606.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Katsira