Katkuhi - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Katkuhi is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from Jamai and around 80 km from Chhindwara. Katkuhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katkuhi is 494587. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.37 hectares and falls under the 480551 pincode. Jamai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Katkuhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Katkuhi

According to the 2011 Census, Katkuhi village had a total population of 1,201 people, including 641 males and 560 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.48%, with male literacy at 50.88% and female literacy at 45.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 751.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Katkuhi

Katkuhi 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 Katkuhi

Katkuhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Morkadhana, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamai to Katkuhi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Katkuhi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katkuhi

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

Health Facilities in Katkuhi

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

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