Katwar

Katwar is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 70km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Katwar village. As per 2009 stats, Bagheigarh is the gram panchayat of Katwar village.

Here you can discover what makes Katwar unique in its vibrant Chaurah-Chamba region. You’ll see Katwar’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 Katwar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katwar is 007025. The village spans a total geographical area of 504 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176319. Chamba is nearest town to Katwar village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Katwar

Population of Katwar

According to the 2011 Census, Katwar has a total population of about 678, with approximately 337 males and 341 females. The sex ratio is around 1011 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 123 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 231 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 273. The overall literacy rate is approximately 36.43%, with male literacy at about 45.10% and female literacy near 27.86%. There are around 123 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katwar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katwar

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

Nearby Villages of Katwar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Katwar