Katholi - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Katholi is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Dhaneli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katholi is 447625. The village covers a total geographical area of 1068.22 hectares and falls under the 494669 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Katholi

According to the 2011 Census, Katholi village had a total population of 412 people, including 188 males and 224 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 1,191 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.90%, with male literacy at 47.10% and female literacy at 30.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 302.

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

Nearby Villages of Katholi

Katholi 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 Katholi

Katholi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Katholi is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Katholi is about 60 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 Katholi

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

Health Facilities in Katholi

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

FAQs about Katholi