Kathon - Vijaypur, Sheopur

Kathon is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 159 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Kathon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathon is 451464. The village covers a total geographical area of 958 hectares and falls under the 476332 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kathon

According to the 2011 Census, Kathon village had a total population of 3,035 people, including 1,619 males and 1,416 females, living in 690 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.43%, with male literacy at 63.97% and female literacy at 43.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 687, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathon

Kathon 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 Kathon

Kathon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parakheda, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Kathon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Kathon is about 159 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathon

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

Health Facilities in Kathon

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

FAQs about Kathon