Katapur

Katapur is a village located in Gangawati taluka of Koppal district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Gangawati (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Koppal. As per 2009 stats, Hirekheda is the gram panchayat of Katapur village.

Katapur has its own place in the vibrant Koppal region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Katapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katapur is 601587. The village spans a total geographical area of 537 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 583283. Gangawati is nearest town to Katapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

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

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Population of Katapur

Below is a concise population overview of Katapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Katapur village:

• The total population of Katapur village is around 797, including approximately 428 males and 369 females, with a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 128 children aged 0–6 years in Katapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Katapur village has 119 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 529 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Katapur village is about 60.60%, with male literacy at 71.03% and female literacy at 48.51%.
• There are around 142 households in Katapur village.

Connectivity of Katapur

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

Nearby Villages of Katapur

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

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