Katang

Katang is a village located in Herhanj subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Herhang (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Salaiya is the gram panchayat of Katang village.

Here you can discover what makes Katang unique in its vibrant Herhanj-Latehar region. You’ll see Katang’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 Katang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katang is 367480. The village spans a total geographical area of 1515 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 822126. Herhanj is nearest town to Katang village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Katang 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 Latehar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chatra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Katang

Population of Katang

According to the 2011 Census, Katang has a total population of about 671, with approximately 343 males and 328 females. The sex ratio is around 956 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 180 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 511 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 155. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.20%, with male literacy at about 48.98% and female literacy near 28.96%. There are around 110 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katang's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katang

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

Nearby Villages of Katang

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Katang