Kathai - Tendukheda, Narsimhapur

Kathai is a village situated in the Tendukheda tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tendukheda and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Karondi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathai is 491513. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.33 hectares and falls under the 487661 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kathai

As per Census 2011, Kathai village has a total population of 379 people, consisting of 189 males and 190 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 190 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 348 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population379189190
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663135
Scheduled Castes (SC)1578
Scheduled Tribes (ST)348173175
Literate Population19012961
Illiterate Population18960129

Nearby Villages of Kathai

Kathai 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bichua (bichhua)South1.88 km
ThareriWest2.28 km
KarondiNorth-West2.52 km
BilthariNorth-East2.58 km
BhamaNorth-West2.96 km
Bhumiya DhanaEast3.96 km
GangaiNorth4.10 km
KumhadiSouth-East4.41 km
MankapurNorth-West4.91 km
LilwaniSouth5.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kathai

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kathai. The nearest railway station is Bohani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Kathai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Kathai is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kathai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kathai

Where is Kathai located?

Kathai village is located in Tendukheda Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kathai?

The Gram Panchayat of Kathai is Karondi.

What is the pincode of Kathai?

The pincode of Kathai is 487661.

What is the population of Kathai?

Kathai has a total population of 379, including 189 males and 190 females.

How many households are there in Kathai?

There are 81 households in Kathai.

What is the literacy rate in Kathai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kathai is 50.13%. Male literacy is 68.25% and female literacy is 32.11%.