Katkaha - Amanganj, Panna

Katkaha is a village situated in the Amanganj tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amanganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Katkaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katkaha is 459120. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.24 hectares and falls under the 488441 pincode. Amanganj is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Katkaha

According to the 2011 Census, Katkaha village had a total population of 857 people, including 439 males and 418 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.27%, with male literacy at 65.90% and female literacy at 48.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 265, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Katkaha

Katkaha 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 Katkaha

Katkaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amanganj to Katkaha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Katkaha is about 40 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 Katkaha

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

Health Facilities in Katkaha

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

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