Katpur - Morshi, Amravati

Katpur is a village situated in the Morshi tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Morshi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Katpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katpur is 532326. The village covers a total geographical area of 332 hectares and falls under the 444707 pincode. Chandurbazar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Katpur

According to the 2011 Census, Katpur village had a total population of 1,074 people, including 527 males and 547 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.50%, with male literacy at 95.50% and female literacy at 87.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Katpur

Katpur 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 Katpur

Katpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khelpatta, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandurbazar to Katpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Katpur is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katpur

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

Health Facilities in Katpur

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

FAQs about Katpur