Kategaon - Balaghat

Kategaon is a village situated in the Balaghat tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from Balaghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Titwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kategaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kategaon is 497725. The village covers a total geographical area of 1334.77 hectares and falls under the 481001 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kategaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balaghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kategaon

As per Census 2011, Kategaon village has a total population of 848 people, consisting of 418 males and 430 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 536 literate and 312 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 559 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kategaon

Kategaon 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 Kategaon

Kategaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Charegaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Kategaon is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kategaon

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

Health Facilities in Kategaon

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

FAQs about Kategaon