Katari - Adbhar, Sakti

Katari is a village situated in the Adbhar tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Malkharoda and around 54 km from Janjgir. Katari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katari is 437226. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.88 hectares and falls under the 495689 pincode. Sakti is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Katari

According to the 2011 Census, Katari village had a total population of 1,017 people, including 501 males and 516 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.56%, with male literacy at 79.95% and female literacy at 57.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,017501516
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1397267
Scheduled Castes (SC)277146131
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population602343259
Illiterate Population415158257

Nearby Villages of Katari

Katari 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)
SonadulaNorth-East0.97 km
PikariparNorth-West1.37 km
SulauniWest1.52 km
DongiyaSouth-West2.21 km
OurdaNorth-West2.23 km
ChandeladihEast2.31 km
GorkapaliNorth-West2.33 km
NaurangpurNorth2.69 km
SakarraNorth-East2.75 km
AmandulaSouth-East2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katari

Katari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakti to Katari is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Katari is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Katari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Katari

Where is Katari located?

Katari village is located in Adbhar Tehsil, Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katari?

Katari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Katari?

The pincode of Katari is 495689.

What is the population of Katari?

Katari had a total population of 1,017, including 501 males and 516 females.

How many households are there in Katari?

Katari had 231 households.

What is the literacy rate in Katari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katari was 68.56%. Male literacy was 79.95% and female literacy was 57.68%.