Katkona - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Katkona is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Katkona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katkona is 433140. The village covers a total geographical area of 451.82 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Katkona

According to the 2011 Census, Katkona village had a total population of 1,303 people, including 679 males and 624 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.75%, with male literacy at 64.80% and female literacy at 41.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 765.

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

Nearby Villages of Katkona

Katkona 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 Katkona

Katkona is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kamalpurgram, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Katkona is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Katkona is about 36 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 Katkona

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

Health Facilities in Katkona

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

FAQs about Katkona