Katar - Punasa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Katar is a village situated in the Punasa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punasa and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Mortakkamafi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katar is 505938. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.27 hectares and falls under the 450554 pincode. Omkareshwar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Katar

According to the 2011 Census, Katar village had a total population of 315 people, including 173 males and 142 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 821 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.57%, with male literacy at 74.83% and female literacy at 39.53%.

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

Nearby Villages of Katar

Katar 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 Katar

Public transport in the Katar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Omkareshwar Road, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Omkareshwar to Katar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Katar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katar

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

Health Facilities in Katar

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

FAQs about Katar