Kathai - Pali, Umaria

Kathai is a village situated in the Pali tehsil of Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pali and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Umaria. Kathai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathai is 468080. The village covers a total geographical area of 1430.81 hectares and falls under the 484551 pincode. Pali is the nearest town, located about 35 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 700 people, including 349 males and 351 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.34%, with male literacy at 56.54% and female literacy at 48.30%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 699.

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 >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghunghuti, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pali to Kathai is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Umaria to Kathai is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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