Kathpur

Kathpur is a village located in Bilaspur Sadar tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from Bilaspur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kathpur village. As per 2009 stats, Makari Markand is the gram panchayat of Kathpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kathpur unique in its vibrant Bilaspur Sadar-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Kathpur’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 Kathpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kathpur is 019776. The village spans a total geographical area of 50 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174033. Bilaspur is nearest town to Kathpur village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Kathpur

Population of Kathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kathpur has a total population of about 264, with approximately 135 males and 129 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 23 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 151 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.80%, with male literacy at about 77.78% and female literacy near 57.36%. There are around 57 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kathpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kathpur

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

Nearby Villages of Kathpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kathpur