Kathotiya - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Kathotiya is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Silwani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathotiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathotiya is 490631. The village covers a total geographical area of 513.34 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kathotiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kathotiya village had a total population of 537 people, including 266 males and 271 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.79%, with male literacy at 55.74% and female literacy at 43.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 493.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathotiya

Kathotiya 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 Kathotiya

Kathotiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Kathotiya is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Kathotiya is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathotiya

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

Health Facilities in Kathotiya

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

FAQs about Kathotiya