Katagaon - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Katagaon is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kantagoan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katagaon is 447466. The village covers a total geographical area of 707.45 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Katagaon 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 Katagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Katagaon village had a total population of 877 people, including 429 males and 448 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.01%, with male literacy at 76.27% and female literacy at 58.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 712.

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

Nearby Villages of Katagaon

Katagaon 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 Katagaon

Katagaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 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 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Katagaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Katagaon is about 32 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 Katagaon

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

Health Facilities in Katagaon

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

FAQs about Katagaon