Katta - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Katta is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Varachiguramwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katta is 566614. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.92 hectares and falls under the 416604 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Katta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katta

According to the 2011 Census, Katta village had a total population of 1,254 people, including 609 males and 645 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.39%, with male literacy at 97.36% and female literacy at 93.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Katta

Katta 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 Katta

Katta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sindhudurg, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Katta is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Katta is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katta

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

Health Facilities in Katta

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

FAQs about Katta