Katulwada - Ambagarh Chouki, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki

Katulwada is a village situated in the Ambagarh Chouki tehsil of Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Ambagarh Chowki and around 64 km from Rajnandgaon. Piparkhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katulwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katulwada is 441668. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.63 hectares and falls under the 491665 pincode. Ambagarh Chowki is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Katulwada

As per Census 2011, Katulwada village has a total population of 396 people, consisting of 181 males and 215 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 1,187 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 293 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 86 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population396181215
Child Population (0–6 yrs)35926
Scheduled Castes (SC)854144
Scheduled Tribes (ST)863848
Literate Population293161132
Illiterate Population1032083

Nearby Villages of Katulwada

Katulwada 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)
Parsa TolaSouth-East1.37 km
SansargarhSouth-West1.65 km
PiparkharEast2.09 km
SemharbandhaNorth-East2.33 km
KhursitikurSouth-East2.58 km
Durre TolaWest2.69 km
MongraNorth-West2.78 km
Kundera TolaSouth2.99 km
KarpibharriSouth-West3.13 km
BhadsenaNorth3.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katulwada

Katulwada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kusumkasa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambagarh Chowki to Katulwada is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Katulwada is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katulwada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Katulwada

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

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

FAQs about Katulwada

Where is Katulwada located?

Katulwada village is located in Ambagarh Chouki Tehsil, Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katulwada?

The Gram Panchayat of Katulwada is Piparkhar.

What is the pincode of Katulwada?

The pincode of Katulwada is 491665.

What is the population of Katulwada?

Katulwada has a total population of 396, including 181 males and 215 females.

How many households are there in Katulwada?

There are 92 households in Katulwada.

What is the literacy rate in Katulwada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katulwada is 73.99%. Male literacy is 88.95% and female literacy is 61.40%.