Katkuwa - Jobat, Alirajpur

Katkuwa is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Tokria Jhairan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katkuwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katkuwa is 504958. The village covers a total geographical area of 558.91 hectares and falls under the 457887 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Katkuwa

As per Census 2011, Katkuwa village has a total population of 1,129 people, consisting of 542 males and 587 females. The village has 187 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 34 literate and 1,095 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,124 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katkuwa

Katkuwa 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 Katkuwa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Katkuwa. The nearest railway station is Chhota Udepur, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Katkuwa is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Katkuwa is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katkuwa

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

Health Facilities in Katkuwa

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

FAQs about Katkuwa