Katri - Kalamb, Yavatmal

Katri is a village situated in the Kalamb tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalamb and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Katri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katri is 542296. The village covers a total geographical area of 440.04 hectares and falls under the 445401 pincode. Yavatmal is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Katri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ralegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katri

As per Census 2011, Katri village has a total population of 1,375 people, consisting of 701 males and 674 females. The village has 331 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,068 literate and 307 illiterate residents. Additionally, 156 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 48 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,375701674
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1448064
Scheduled Castes (SC)1567779
Scheduled Tribes (ST)482523
Literate Population1,068571497
Illiterate Population307130177

Nearby Villages of Katri

Katri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
WadgaonWest1.26 km
PathradEast1.41 km
KasampurNorth1.57 km
MhasolaSouth1.87 km
ManjarwaghalNorth-East2.28 km
AndhboriSouth-East2.34 km
MalkapurWest2.48 km
SingnapurNorth-West2.58 km
BorimahalSouth-West2.88 km
MawalniNorth3.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katri

Katri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yavatmal, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yavatmal to Katri is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Katri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Katri

Where is Katri located?

Katri village is located in Kalamb Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katri?

Katri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Katri?

The pincode of Katri is 445401.

What is the population of Katri?

Katri has a total population of 1,375, including 701 males and 674 females.

How many households are there in Katri?

There are 331 households in Katri.

What is the literacy rate in Katri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katri is 77.67%. Male literacy is 81.46% and female literacy is 73.74%.