Kathora Bajar - Bhokardan, Jalna

Kathora Bajar is a village situated in the Bhokardan tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokardan and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Kathora Bazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathora Bajar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathora Bajar is 547294. The village covers a total geographical area of 649.46 hectares and falls under the 431114 pincode. Bhokardan is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kathora Bajar

According to the 2011 Census, Kathora Bajar village had a total population of 4,817 people, including 2,519 males and 2,298 females, living in 793 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.71%, with male literacy at 72.69% and female literacy at 45.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 404, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathora Bajar

Kathora Bajar 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 Bajar

Kathora Bajar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jamner, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhokardan to Kathora Bajar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Kathora Bajar 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 Kathora Bajar

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

Health Facilities in Kathora Bajar

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 Bajar village are given below:

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