Katinda - Bhatgaon, Surajpur

Katinda is a village situated in the Bhatgaon tehsil of Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Bhaiyathan and around 55 km from Ambikapur. Katinda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katinda is 432787. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.33 hectares and falls under the 497231 pincode. Bhatgaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Katinda

According to the 2011 Census, Katinda village had a total population of 1,226 people, including 607 males and 619 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.02%, with male literacy at 69.29% and female literacy at 46.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 904.

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

Nearby Villages of Katinda

Katinda 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 Katinda

Katinda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karonji, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 150.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatgaon to Katinda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Katinda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katinda

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

Health Facilities in Katinda

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

FAQs about Katinda