Gatti - Bani, Kathua

Gatti is a village situated in the Bani tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bani and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Gatti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gatti is 001778. The village covers a total geographical area of 1004 hectares and falls under the 184206 pincode. Bani is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gatti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gatti

According to the 2011 Census, Gatti village had a total population of 2,447 people, including 1,284 males and 1,163 females, living in 460 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.64%, with male literacy at 74.00% and female literacy at 44.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 504.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gatti

Gatti is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gatti

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gatti. The nearest railway station is Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bani to Gatti is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Gatti is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gatti

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gatti village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gatti

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gatti village are given below:

FAQs about Gatti