Katangi Tehsil - Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
Katangi is an administrative tehsil in the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Katangi is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 287 km², including 275.84 km² rural area and 11.50 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1027 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Katangi Tehsil
Katangi Tehsil has a total of 65 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agarwada | Rural | Agarwada |
| 2 | Agasi | Rural | Agasi |
| 3 | Agri | Rural | Agri |
| 4 | Arjun Nala | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Arjuni | Rural | Arjuni |
| 6 | Atri | Rural | Bahkal |
| 7 | Badgaon | Rural | Selwa |
| 8 | Bahakal | Rural | Bahkal |
| 9 | Banera | Rural | Banera |
| 10 | Barud | Rural | Barud |
| 11 | Basi | Rural | Basi |
| 12 | Bhajiyapar Mal. | Rural | Bhajiyapar |
| 13 | Bhajiyapar(Jadkharid) | Rural | Bhajiyapar |
| 14 | Bisapur | Rural | Bisapur |
| 15 | Bopli | Rural | Katera |
| 16 | Borikheda Mal. | Rural | Kalimati |
| 17 | Borikheda Ryt. | Rural | Kalimati |
| 18 | Chaukhandi | Rural | Chaukhandi |
| 19 | Chichgaon | Rural | Chichgaon |
| 20 | Chikmara | Rural | Chikmara |
| 21 | Chirchira | Rural | Tekadi (Bh) |
| 22 | Deori | Rural | Deori |
| 23 | Deothana | Rural | Deothana |
| 24 | Dhimru Reeth | Rural | Jamuniya |
| 25 | Ghunadi | Rural | Ghunadi |
| 26 | Gopalpur | Rural | Ujadbopali |
| 27 | Jam | Rural | Jam |
| 28 | Jamuniya | Rural | Jamuniya |
| 29 | Jarah Mohgaon | Rural | Jarahmohgaon |
| 30 | Kachhar F.V. | Rural | Jamuniya |
| 31 | Kalgaon | Rural | Kalgaon |
| 32 | Kalimati | Rural | Kalimati |
| 33 | Kamthi | Rural | Kamthi |
| 34 | Katarkana | Rural | Tekadi (M) |
| 35 | Katera | Rural | Katera |
| 36 | Khairlangi | Rural | Khairlanji |
| 37 | Khajri | Rural | Khajri |
| 38 | Khamariya | Rural | Khamariya |
| 39 | Kodmi | Rural | Kodmi |
| 40 | Kosmi | Rural | Kosmi |
| 41 | Lakhanwada | Rural | Lakhanwada |
| 42 | Linga Paunar | Rural | Lingapaunar |
| 43 | Lohagri Ryt. | Rural | Agri |
| 44 | Lohamara | Rural | Lohmara |
| 45 | Maheduli | Rural | Maheduli |
| 46 | Manegaon | Rural | Manegaon |
| 47 | Mundiwada | Urban | Not applicable |
| 48 | Nahlesara | Rural | Kodmi |
| 49 | Najul Katangi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 50 | Nandleasra | Rural | Nandlesara |
| 51 | Nandora | Rural | Nandora |
| 52 | Patharwada | Rural | Patharwada |
| 53 | Samatpuri | Rural | Samatpuri |
| 54 | Satara | Urban | Not applicable |
| 55 | Sawangi | Rural | Sawangi |
| 56 | Selwa | Rural | Selwa |
| 57 | Singodi | Rural | Singodi |
| 58 | Sirpur | Rural | Sirpur |
| 59 | Sitakhoh | Rural | Sitakhoh |
| 60 | Takadi | Rural | Tekadi (Bh) |
| 61 | Tekadi | Rural | Tekadi (Ka) |
| 62 | Tekadi | Rural | Tekadi (M) |
| 63 | Thana | Urban | Not applicable |
| 64 | Ujad Bopli | Rural | Ujadbopali |
| 65 | Umri | Rural | Umri |
Population of Katangi Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Katangi Tehsil has a total population of 1,02,594 people, consisting of 50,594 males and 52,000 females. There are 23,702 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 357 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,02,594 | 86,448 | 16,146 |
| Male Population | 50,594 | 42,465 | 8,129 |
| Female Population | 52,000 | 43,983 | 8,017 |
| Total Households | 23,702 | 20,148 | 3,554 |
| Population Density | 357 / km² | 313 / km² | 1,404 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 71,373 literate people and 12,081 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,863 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 11,189 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,081 | 10,365 | 1,716 |
| Literate Population | 71,373 | 58,905 | 12,468 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,221 | 27,543 | 3,678 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,863 | 8,329 | 1,534 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 11,189 | 10,163 | 1,026 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.