Katgaon - Koylibeda, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Katgaon is a village situated in the Koylibeda tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 45 km from Pakhanjur and around 220 km from Kanker. Kamteda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katgaon is 448254. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.86 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Katgaon

As per Census 2011, Katgaon village has a total population of 226 people, consisting of 102 males and 124 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 1,215 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 29 literate and 197 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 80 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katgaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Katgaon

Katgaon 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 Katgaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Katgaon. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Katgaon is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Katgaon is about 220 km, with the usual travel time around ~6.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katgaon

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

Health Facilities in Katgaon

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

FAQs about Katgaon