Katjor

Katjor is a village located in Chandil subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Chandil (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Seraikela-kharsawan. As per 2009 stats, Chilgu is the gram panchayat of Katjor village.

Here you can discover what makes Katjor unique in its vibrant Chandil-Saraikela Kharsawan region. You’ll see Katjor’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 Katjor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katjor is 378853. The village spans a total geographical area of 524 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 832401. Chandil is nearest town to Katjor village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Katjor

Population of Katjor

According to the 2011 Census, Katjor has a total population of about 1,635, with approximately 872 males and 763 females. The sex ratio is around 875 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 246 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 41 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,217. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.72%, with male literacy at about 66.74% and female literacy near 36.70%. There are around 359 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katjor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katjor

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

Nearby Villages of Katjor

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Katjor