Kathotiya Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Kathotiya village has a total population of 3,043 people, consisting of 1,607 males and 1,436 females. The village has 670 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 380 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,048 literate and 995 illiterate residents. Additionally, 343 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 281 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kathotiya are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 3,043 1,607 1,436
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 380 211 169
Scheduled Castes (SC) 343 181 162
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 281 146 135
Literate Population 2,048 1,197 851
Illiterate Population 995 410 585

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
GidhwaniSouth2.53 km
JanorWest2.63 km
BasediNorth2.92 km
Deori KalanEast3.25 km
RankaiNorth-West3.84 km
SurgiNorth-East3.88 km
RehliSouth-East3.95 km
BaskhedaWest4.05 km
BhugwaraSouth4.20 km
ChamruwaSouth4.52 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kathotiya

Where is Kathotiya located?

Kathotiya village is located in Kareli Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kathotiya?

Kathotiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kathotiya?

The pincode of Kathotiya is 487221.

What is the population of Kathotiya?

Kathotiya has a total population of 3,043, including 1,607 males and 1,436 females.

How many households are there in Kathotiya?

There are 670 households in Kathotiya.

What is the literacy rate in Kathotiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kathotiya is 67.30%. Male literacy is 74.49% and female literacy is 59.26%.