Ganj Katanga - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Ganj Katanga is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Sagad Mahagwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganj Katanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganj Katanga is 489683. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.99 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Ganj Katanga

According to the 2011 Census, Ganj Katanga village had a total population of 439 people, including 217 males and 222 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.41%, with male literacy at 83.24% and female literacy at 65.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 213.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganj Katanga

Ganj Katanga 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 Ganj Katanga

Ganj Katanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Ganj Katanga is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Ganj Katanga is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganj Katanga

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

Health Facilities in Ganj Katanga

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

FAQs about Ganj Katanga