Katangtarai - Pithora, Mahasamund

Katangtarai is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 92 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Katangtarai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katangtarai is 446480. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.48 hectares and falls under the 492112 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Katangtarai

According to the 2011 Census, Katangtarai village had a total population of 620 people, including 302 males and 318 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.10%, with male literacy at 81.23% and female literacy at 65.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 329.

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

Nearby Villages of Katangtarai

Katangtarai 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 Katangtarai

Katangtarai 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 Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Katangtarai is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Katangtarai is about 92 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katangtarai

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

Health Facilities in Katangtarai

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

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