Katkoda - Depalpur, Indore

Katkoda is a village situated in the Depalpur tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Depalpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Indore. Katkoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katkoda is 475966. The village covers a total geographical area of 871.21 hectares and falls under the 453220 pincode. Depalpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Katkoda

As per Census 2011, Katkoda village has a total population of 1,642 people, consisting of 804 males and 838 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 927 literate and 715 illiterate residents. Additionally, 412 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,642804838
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19088102
Scheduled Castes (SC)412198214
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population927590337
Illiterate Population715214501

Nearby Villages of Katkoda

Katkoda 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)
Barda KhediNorth2.08 km
KakwaSouth-West2.12 km
KadodaNorth-West3.31 km
JamgodaNorth3.32 km
KhimalawdaSouth3.48 km
KarjodaEast3.49 km
SunalaNorth-East3.60 km
KaiWest4.10 km
AtahedaSouth-East4.65 km
Bhil BalodiNorth4.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katkoda

Katkoda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barnagar, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Depalpur to Katkoda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Katkoda is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katkoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Katkoda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Katkoda

Where is Katkoda located?

Katkoda village is located in Depalpur Tehsil, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katkoda?

Katkoda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Katkoda?

The pincode of Katkoda is 453220.

What is the population of Katkoda?

Katkoda has a total population of 1,642, including 804 males and 838 females.

How many households are there in Katkoda?

There are 307 households in Katkoda.

What is the literacy rate in Katkoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katkoda is 56.46%. Male literacy is 73.38% and female literacy is 40.21%.