Katwan

Katwan is a village located in Kharsawan subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Kharsawan (tehsildar office) and 4km away from district headquarter Seraikela Kharsawan. As per 2009 stats, Simla is the gram panchayat of Katwan village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katwan is 378729. The village spans a total geographical area of 42 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833220. Kharsawan is nearest town to Katwan village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Katwan

Population of Katwan

According to the 2011 Census, Katwan has a total population of about 115, with approximately 61 males and 54 females. The sex ratio is around 885 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 21 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 38. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.09%, with male literacy at about 70.49% and female literacy near 61.11%. There are around 28 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katwan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katwan

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

Nearby Villages of Katwan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Katwan