Katwaldih - Giridih

Katwaldih is a village situated in the Giridih subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Palmo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katwaldih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katwaldih is 352173. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 815302 pincode.

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

Population of Katwaldih

As per Census 2011, Katwaldih village has a total population of 1,040 people, consisting of 528 males and 512 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 611 literate and 429 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,040528512
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1889890
Scheduled Castes (SC)1457273
Literate Population611374237
Illiterate Population429154275

Nearby Villages of Katwaldih

Katwaldih 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)
Gamhara PalmoNorth-West0.57 km
PalmoNorth-West1.39 km
DatlagaNorth-East1.61 km
KathwaraSouth-West2.67 km
BerdongaWest2.73 km
RohaniatanrNorth2.77 km
GamharaNorth-West2.91 km
ChamarkhoNorth-East3.43 km
BarhamuriaEast3.50 km
KaranpuraSouth3.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katwaldih

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Katwaldih. The nearest railway station is Giridih, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Banking and Postal Services in Katwaldih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Katwaldih

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Katwaldih

Where is Katwaldih located?

Katwaldih village is located in Giridih Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katwaldih?

The Gram Panchayat of Katwaldih is Palmo.

What is the pincode of Katwaldih?

The pincode of Katwaldih is 815302.

What is the population of Katwaldih?

Katwaldih has a total population of 1,040, including 528 males and 512 females.

How many households are there in Katwaldih?

There are 172 households in Katwaldih.

What is the literacy rate in Katwaldih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katwaldih is 58.75%. Male literacy is 70.83% and female literacy is 46.29%.