Katola

Katola is a village located in Junga tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 45km away from district headquarter Junga. Junga is the sub-district headquarter of Katola village. As per 2009 stats, Janedghat is the gram panchayat of Katola village.

Here you can discover what makes Katola unique in its vibrant Junga-Shimla region. You’ll see Katola’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 Katola

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katola is 024857. The village spans a total geographical area of 64.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173217. Shimla is nearest town to Katola village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Katola

Population of Katola

According to the 2011 Census, Katola has a total population of about 275, with approximately 140 males and 135 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 22 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 228 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 78.18%, with male literacy at about 84.29% and female literacy near 71.85%. There are around 54 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katola's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katola

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

Nearby Villages of Katola

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Katola