Kateli - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kateli is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from Sarangarh and around 58 km from Raigarh. Kateli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kateli is 435405. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.34 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kateli

According to the 2011 Census, Kateli village had a total population of 1,596 people, including 785 males and 811 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.26%, with male literacy at 82.33% and female literacy at 54.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Kateli

Kateli 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 Kateli

Kateli 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 Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Kateli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kateli is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kateli

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

Health Facilities in Kateli

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

FAQs about Kateli