Katkut - Barwaha, Khargone (West Nimar)
Katkut is a village situated in the Barwaha tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwaha and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Katkut village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Katkut is 476613. The village covers a total geographical area of 777.26 hectares and falls under the 451115 pincode. Barwaha is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Katkut village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badwah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khandwa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Katkut
As per Census 2011, Katkut village has a total population of 4,618 people, consisting of 2,362 males and 2,256 females. The village has 874 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 722 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,310 literate and 2,308 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,936 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katkut are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,618 | 2,362 | 2,256 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 722 | 375 | 347 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 153 | 63 | 90 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,936 | 969 | 967 |
| Literate Population | 2,310 | 1,355 | 955 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,308 | 1,007 | 1,301 |
Nearby Villages of Katkut
Katkut is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Katkut
Katkut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barwaha to Katkut is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Katkut is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Katkut
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katkut village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Katkut
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katkut village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Katkut
Where is Katkut located?
Katkut village is located in Barwaha Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katkut?
Katkut is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Katkut?
The pincode of Katkut is 451115.
What is the population of Katkut?
Katkut has a total population of 4,618, including 2,362 males and 2,256 females.
How many households are there in Katkut?
There are 874 households in Katkut.
What is the literacy rate in Katkut?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katkut is 50.02%. Male literacy is 57.37% and female literacy is 42.33%.