Katalbodi - Paraswada, Balaghat

Katalbodi is a village situated in the Paraswada tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paraswada and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Badgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katalbodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katalbodi is 498326. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.78 hectares and falls under the 481556 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Katalbodi

As per Census 2011, Katalbodi village has a total population of 164 people, consisting of 75 males and 89 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 1,186 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 88 literate and 76 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1647589
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281513
Scheduled Tribes (ST)954253
Literate Population884345
Illiterate Population763244

Nearby Villages of Katalbodi

Katalbodi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KumangaonNorth-West1.66 km
KurendaEast1.82 km
BadgaonSouth2.25 km
ParaswadaNorth-East2.54 km
DorliSouth-East3.46 km
ArandiyaNorth-West3.60 km
BhadukotaNorth4.17 km
LingaEast4.20 km
SerparNorth-East4.73 km
ChiniSouth-East4.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katalbodi

Katalbodi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lamta, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Balaghat to Katalbodi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katalbodi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Katalbodi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Katalbodi

Where is Katalbodi located?

Katalbodi village is located in Paraswada Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katalbodi?

The Gram Panchayat of Katalbodi is Badgaon.

What is the pincode of Katalbodi?

The pincode of Katalbodi is 481556.

What is the population of Katalbodi?

Katalbodi has a total population of 164, including 75 males and 89 females.

How many households are there in Katalbodi?

There are 39 households in Katalbodi.

What is the literacy rate in Katalbodi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katalbodi is 53.66%. Male literacy is 57.33% and female literacy is 50.56%.