Katargaon - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)

Katargaon is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Katrgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katargaon is 477007. The village covers a total geographical area of 289 hectares and falls under the 451224 pincode. Maheshwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Katargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Katargaon village had a total population of 2,050 people, including 1,058 males and 992 females, living in 439 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.82%, with male literacy at 86.54% and female literacy at 66.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 739, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Katargaon

Katargaon 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 Katargaon

Katargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barwaha, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maheshwar to Katargaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Katargaon is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katargaon

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

Health Facilities in Katargaon

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

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