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

According to the 2011 Census, Kathai village had a total population of 379 people, including 189 males and 190 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.70%, with male literacy at 81.65% and female literacy at 39.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 348.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kathai