Kathri - Basoda, Vidisha

Kathri is a village situated in the Basoda tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basoda and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Negma Pepriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathri is 481228. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.4 hectares and falls under the 464221 pincode. Basoda is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kathri

According to the 2011 Census, Kathri village had a total population of 357 people, including 189 males and 168 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.95%, with male literacy at 84.56% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathri

Kathri 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 Kathri

Kathri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rao Khedi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basoda to Kathri is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Kathri is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathri

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

Health Facilities in Kathri

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

FAQs about Kathri