Kathotiya - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Kathotiya is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Kathotiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathotiya is 491345. The village covers a total geographical area of 1351.87 hectares and falls under the 487221 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Narsingpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kathotiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kathotiya village had a total population of 3,043 people, including 1,607 males and 1,436 females, living in 670 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.91%, with male literacy at 85.74% and female literacy at 67.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 343, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Kathotiya is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Kathotiya is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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:

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