Kathora - Chopda, Jalgaon

Kathora is a village situated in the Chopda tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopda and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Kathore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathora is 526721. The village covers a total geographical area of 816 hectares and falls under the 425107 pincode. Chopda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kathora

As per Census 2011, Kathora village has a total population of 2,089 people, consisting of 1,114 males and 975 females. The village has 450 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 266 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,330 literate and 759 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 660 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kathora are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kathora

Kathora 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 Kathora

Public transport in the Kathora is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chavalkhede, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chopda to Kathora is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Kathora is about 60 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 Kathora

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

Health Facilities in Kathora

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

FAQs about Kathora