Katoh

Katoh is a village located in Kandaghat tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 28km away from district headquarter Kandaghat. Kandaghat is the sub-district headquarter of Katoh village. As per 2009 stats, Kot is the gram panchayat of Katoh village.

Here you can discover what makes Katoh unique in its vibrant Kandaghat-Solan region. You’ll see Katoh’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 Katoh

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katoh is 022411. The village spans a total geographical area of 116.69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173215. Shimla is nearest town to Katoh village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Katoh 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 Solan 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 Katoh

Population of Katoh

According to the 2011 Census, Katoh has a total population of about 284, with approximately 126 males and 158 females. The sex ratio is around 1253 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 35 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 33 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 78.52%, with male literacy at about 88.10% and female literacy near 70.89%. There are around 60 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katoh's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katoh

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

Nearby Villages of Katoh

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Katoh