Pathra - Katni Nagar, Katni

Pathra is a village situated in the Katni Nagar tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Katni and around 20 km from Katni. Pathra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathra is 488091. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.81 hectares and falls under the 483501 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Pathra

As per Census 2011, Pathra village has a total population of 1,430 people, consisting of 738 males and 692 females. The village has 293 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 842 literate and 588 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 265 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,430738692
Child Population (0–6 yrs)252127125
Scheduled Castes (SC)643232
Scheduled Tribes (ST)265136129
Literate Population842516326
Illiterate Population588222366

Nearby Villages of Pathra

Pathra 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)
TikarwaraWest1.32 km
Jobi KalanEast2.47 km
BamanmarWest2.68 km
NainiyaNorth-East2.86 km
KemtalaiNorth-West2.89 km
JatwaraSouth3.65 km
Kailwara KalanSouth-West3.86 km
KhamhariyaNorth-East3.92 km
KaraudiaNorth-East4.20 km
BistaraEast4.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pathra

Pathra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jukehi, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Pathra is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Pathra is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pathra

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

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

Health Facilities in Pathra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pathra 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 Pathra

Where is Pathra located?

Pathra village is located in Katni Nagar Tehsil, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pathra?

Pathra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pathra?

The pincode of Pathra is 483501.

What is the population of Pathra?

Pathra has a total population of 1,430, including 738 males and 692 females.

How many households are there in Pathra?

There are 293 households in Pathra.

What is the literacy rate in Pathra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pathra is 58.88%. Male literacy is 69.92% and female literacy is 47.11%.