Kathara - Lavkush Nagar, Chhatarpur

Kathara is a village situated in the Lavkush Nagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Laundi and around 58 km from Chhatarpur. Katehara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathara is 457584. The village covers a total geographical area of 1028.12 hectares and falls under the 471515 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kathara

As per Census 2011, Kathara village has a total population of 1,673 people, consisting of 921 males and 752 females. The village has 373 households and a sex ratio of 816 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 902 literate and 771 illiterate residents. Additionally, 775 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathara

Kathara 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 Kathara

Kathara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Kathara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Kathara is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathara

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

Health Facilities in Kathara

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

FAQs about Kathara