Katanga

Katanga is a village located in Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Lalbarra (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Balaghat. As per 2009 stats, Babariya is the gram panchayat of Katanga village.

Katanga has its own place in the vibrant Balaghat 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 Katanga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katanga is 497554. The village spans a total geographical area of 295.01 hectares. Balaghat is nearest town to Katanga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

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Population of Katanga

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 607 309 298
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 71 41 30
Scheduled Castes (SC) 22 11 11
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 169 72 97
Literate Population 391 230 161
Illiterate Population 216 79 137

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

  • The total population of Katanga village is around 607, including approximately 309 males and 298 females, with a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 71 children aged 0–6 years in Katanga village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Katanga village has 22 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 169 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Katanga village is about 64.42%, with male literacy at 74.43% and female literacy at 54.03%.
  • There are around 139 households in Katanga village.

Connectivity of Katanga

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Katanga

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

Khairgaon Chhindlai Pipariya Babariya Ghoti Newargaon Ghatolgaon Pondi Rampuri Mohgaon Khurpudi

Frequently Asked Questions about Katanga

Where is Katanga located?
Katanga village is situated in Lalbarra Tehsil, within the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katanga?
The Gram Panchayat of Katanga is Babariya (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Katanga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Katanga is 607, with 309 males and 298 females.
How many households are there in Katanga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Katanga village has a total of 139 households.
What is the literacy rate in Katanga as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Katanga is 64.42%. The male literacy rate is 74.43%, while the female literacy rate is 54.03%.