Kathai - Shahnagar, Panna

Kathai is a village situated in the Shahnagar tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahnagar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Shahpur Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathai is 459412. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.85 hectares and falls under the 488448 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Kathai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kathai

According to the 2011 Census, Kathai village had a total population of 298 people, including 142 males and 156 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.07%, with male literacy at 69.23% and female literacy at 57.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Kathai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jukehi, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Kathai is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Kathai is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 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