Katahn
About Katahn
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Katahn village is 025789. Katahn village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 33 hectares. Katahn has a total population of 123 peoples, out of which male population is 54 while female population is 69. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1277 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of katahn village is 60.16% out of which 62.96% males and 57.97% females are literate. There are about 23 houses in katahn village. Pincode of katahn village locality is 173210.
When it comes to administration, Katahn village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Katahn village comes under Chopal Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Chaupal is nearest town to katahn village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Katahn
The population details of Katahn cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 123 | 54 | 69 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 87 | 43 | 44 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 74 | 34 | 40 |
| Illiterate Population | 49 | 20 | 29 |
Connectivity of Katahn
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Katahn
Where is Katahn located?
Katahn village is situated in Nerua Tehsil, within the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katahn?
The Gram Panchayat of Katahn is Deiya Dochi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Katahn?
The pincode of Katahn is 173210, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Katahn as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Katahn is 123, with 54 males and 69 females.
How many households are there in Katahn as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Katahn village has a total of 23 households.
What is the literacy rate in Katahn as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Katahn is 60.16%. The male literacy rate is 62.96%, while the female literacy rate is 57.97%.