Katagaon

Katagaon is a village located in Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Charama (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Kantagoan is the gram panchayat of Katagaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Katagaon unique in its vibrant Charama-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Katagaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Katagaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katagaon is 447466. The village spans a total geographical area of 707.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 496001. Charama is nearest town to Katagaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Katagaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Katagaon

Population of Katagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Katagaon has a total population of about 877, with approximately 429 males and 448 females. The sex ratio is around 1044 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 107 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 26 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 712. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.84%, with male literacy at about 66.67% and female literacy near 51.34%. There are around 192 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katagaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katagaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Katagaon. As per the 2011 stats, Katagaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Katagaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Katagaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Katagaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Katagaon