Urdani - Vijayraghavgarh, Katni

Urdani is a village situated in the Vijayraghavgarh tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijayraghavgarh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Urdani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Urdani is 488564. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.77 hectares and falls under the 483770 pincode. Barhi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Urdani

According to the 2011 Census, Urdani village had a total population of 1,172 people, including 593 males and 579 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.77%, with male literacy at 77.42% and female literacy at 51.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Urdani

Urdani 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 Urdani

Urdani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanna Banjari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barhi to Urdani is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katni to Urdani is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Urdani

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

Health Facilities in Urdani

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

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