Kathani - Pusour, Raigarh

Kathani is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kathani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathani is 435075. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.08 hectares and falls under the 496440 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kathani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kathani

According to the 2011 Census, Kathani village had a total population of 921 people, including 444 males and 477 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.05%, with male literacy at 93.65% and female literacy at 81.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathani

Kathani 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 Kathani

Kathani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotarlia, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Kathani is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kathani is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathani

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

Health Facilities in Kathani

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

FAQs about Kathani