Katahn

Katahn is a village located in Nerua tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 144km away from district headquarter Nerua. Nerua is the sub-district headquarter of Katahn village. As per 2009 stats, Deiya Dochi is the gram panchayat of Katahn village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katahn is 025789. The village spans a total geographical area of 33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173210. Chaupal is nearest town to Katahn village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Katahn 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 Chopal 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 Katahn

Population of Katahn

According to the 2011 Census, Katahn has a total population of about 123, with approximately 54 males and 69 females. The sex ratio is around 1277 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 19 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 87 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 60.16%, with male literacy at about 62.96% and female literacy near 57.97%. There are around 23 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katahn's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katahn

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

Nearby Villages of Katahn

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Katahn