Katori - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Katori is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Katori village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katori is 495704. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.7 hectares and falls under the 480887 pincode. Lakhanadon is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Katori

According to the 2011 Census, Katori village had a total population of 714 people, including 354 males and 360 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.28%, with male literacy at 73.33% and female literacy at 45.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 633.

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

Nearby Villages of Katori

Katori 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 Katori

Katori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jurtara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanadon to Katori is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Katori is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katori

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

Health Facilities in Katori

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

FAQs about Katori