Katel - Supa, Uttara Kannada

Katel is a village situated in the Supa taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joida and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kateli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katel is 602715. The village covers a total geographical area of 550.28 hectares and falls under the 581187 pincode. Dandeli is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Katel

As per Census 2011, Katel village has a total population of 152 people, consisting of 69 males and 83 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 1,202 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 96 literate and 56 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katel are given below:

Nearby Villages of Katel

Katel 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 Katel

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Katel. The nearest railway station is Dudh Sagar Water Falls, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dandeli to Katel is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Katel is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katel

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

Health Facilities in Katel

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

FAQs about Katel