Katral - Kagwad, Belagavi

Katral is a village situated in the Kagwad taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Athani and around 120 km from Belgaum. Mole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katral is 597293. The village covers a total geographical area of 423.98 hectares and falls under the 591303 pincode. Athani is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Katral village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kagwad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkodi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katral

According to the 2011 Census, Katral village had a total population of 1,813 people, including 933 males and 880 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.11%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 54.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 486, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Katral

Katral 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Katral

Katral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudachi, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athani to Katral is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Katral is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katral

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

Health Facilities in Katral

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

FAQs about Katral