Katkut - Kannod, Dewas

Katkut is a village situated in the Kannod tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kannod and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Katkut village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katkut is 473744. The village covers a total geographical area of 1393.7 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. Kannod is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Katkut village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dewas Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Katkut

According to the 2011 Census, Katkut village had a total population of 1,655 people, including 875 males and 780 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.66%, with male literacy at 70.33% and female literacy at 45.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 559, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 788.

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

Nearby Villages of Katkut

Katkut 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 Katkut

Katkut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harda, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannod to Katkut is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Katkut is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katkut

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

Health Facilities in Katkut

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

FAQs about Katkut