Katkur - Kasrawad, Khargone (West Nimar)
Katkur is a village situated in the Kasrawad tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasrawad and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Katkur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Katkur is 477135. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.6 hectares and falls under the 451228 pincode. Kasrawad is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Katkur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kasrawad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khargone Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Katkur
As per Census 2011, Katkur village has a total population of 639 people, consisting of 309 males and 330 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 1,067 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 240 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katkur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 639 | 309 | 330 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 93 | 49 | 44 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 399 | 217 | 182 |
| Illiterate Population | 240 | 92 | 148 |
Nearby Villages of Katkur
Katkur 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 Katkur
Public transport in the Katkur is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasrawad to Katkur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Katkur is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Katkur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katkur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Katkur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katkur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Katkur
Where is Katkur located?
Katkur village is located in Kasrawad Tehsil, Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katkur?
Katkur is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Katkur?
The pincode of Katkur is 451228.
What is the population of Katkur?
Katkur has a total population of 639, including 309 males and 330 females.
How many households are there in Katkur?
There are 111 households in Katkur.
What is the literacy rate in Katkur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katkur is 62.44%. Male literacy is 70.23% and female literacy is 55.15%.