Katgaon

Katgaon is a village located in Nichar tehsil of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 58km away from district headquarter Bhawanagar. Bhawanagar is the sub-district headquarter of Katgaon village. As per 2009 stats, Katgaon village is also a gram panchayat.

Katgaon has its own place in the vibrant Kinnaur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Katgaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katgaon is 027127. The village spans a total geographical area of 154.42 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 172118. Rampur is nearest town to Katgaon village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Katgaon

Below is a concise population overview of Katgaon as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 704 371 333
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 77 40 37
Scheduled Castes (SC) 167 78 89
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 410 212 198
Literate Population 508 292 216
Illiterate Population 196 79 117

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Katgaon village:

  • The total population of Katgaon village is around 704, including approximately 371 males and 333 females, with a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 77 children aged 0–6 years in Katgaon village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Katgaon village has 167 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 410 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Katgaon village is about 72.16%, with male literacy at 78.71% and female literacy at 64.86%.
  • There are around 224 households in Katgaon village.

Connectivity of Katgaon

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Katgaon

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

Sharoongch Dhar Thuskeo Dhar Chhirem D P F Yati C 91 Yotrang Karaba Pandoshwar Dhar Surcho D P F Dutrang C 89 Shango Baiyee

Frequently Asked Questions about Katgaon

Where is Katgaon located?
Katgaon village is situated in Nichar Tehsil, within the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katgaon?
Katgaon serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Katgaon?
The pincode of Katgaon is 172118, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Katgaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Katgaon is 704, with 371 males and 333 females.
How many households are there in Katgaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Katgaon village has a total of 224 households.
What is the literacy rate in Katgaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Katgaon is 72.16%. The male literacy rate is 78.71%, while the female literacy rate is 64.86%.