Katakda

Katakda is a village located in Mahuva taluka of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Mahuva (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Bhavnagar. As per 2009 stats, Katakda village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Katakda unique in its vibrant Mahuva-Bhavnagar region. You’ll see Katakda’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 Katakda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katakda is 516770. The village spans a total geographical area of 1027.39 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 364130. Mahuva is nearest town to Katakda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Katakda 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 Mahuva Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Amreli Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Katakda

Population of Katakda

According to the 2011 Census, Katakda has a total population of about 1,531, with approximately 785 males and 746 females. The sex ratio is around 950 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 230 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.83%, with male literacy at about 69.04% and female literacy near 43.97%. There are around 224 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katakda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katakda

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

Nearby Villages of Katakda

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Katakda