Katania - Jama, Dumka

Katania is a village situated in the Jama subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jama and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Palasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katania is 371838. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 814110 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town.

Katania village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Katania

As per Census 2011, Katania village has a total population of 544 people, consisting of 277 males and 267 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 273 literate and 271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katania are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population544277267
Child Population (0–6 yrs)995643
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633
Literate Population27317598
Illiterate Population271102169

Nearby Villages of Katania

Katania 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kori KataniaSouth-West0.62 km
MuslachakNorth1.00 km
MagurdihSouth1.10 km
LaganEast1.12 km
DarwechakWest1.14 km
BhataniaNorth-East1.27 km
MakuniWest1.36 km
BajradihSouth-West1.58 km
LakardiwaniNorth-West1.69 km
BeltikriNorth-West1.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katania

Katania is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is New Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Katania is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katania

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Katania

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Katania

Where is Katania located?

Katania village is located in Jama Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katania?

The Gram Panchayat of Katania is Palasi.

What is the pincode of Katania?

The pincode of Katania is 814110.

What is the population of Katania?

Katania has a total population of 544, including 277 males and 267 females.

How many households are there in Katania?

There are 98 households in Katania.

What is the literacy rate in Katania?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katania is 50.18%. Male literacy is 63.18% and female literacy is 36.70%.