Itora - Vijayraghavgarh, Katni

Itora is a village situated in the Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijayraghavgarh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Itora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itora is 488578. The village covers a total geographical area of 1526.54 hectares and falls under the 483775 pincode. Barhi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Itora

According to the 2011 Census, Itora village had a total population of 3,875 people, including 1,980 males and 1,895 females, living in 806 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.41%, with male literacy at 76.61% and female literacy at 56.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 363, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 980.

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

Nearby Villages of Itora

Itora 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 Itora

Itora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahroi, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barhi to Itora is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Itora is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itora

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

Health Facilities in Itora

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

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