Katangtarai Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Katangtarai village has a total population of 620 people, consisting of 302 males and 318 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 394 literate and 226 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 329 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Katangtarai