Katranga

Katranga is a village located in Purunakot tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 66km away from sub-district headquarter Purunakot (tehsildar office) and 66km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Tikarpada is the gram panchayat of Katranga village.

Here you can discover what makes Katranga unique in its vibrant Purunakot-Anugul region. You’ll see Katranga’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Katranga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katranga is 405184. The village spans a total geographical area of 397 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759132. Anugul is nearest town to Katranga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 66km away.

When it comes to local governance, Katranga village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Athmallik Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Katranga

Population of Katranga

According to the 2011 Census, Katranga has a total population of about 191, with approximately 91 males and 100 females. The sex ratio is around 1098 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 20 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 158. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.35%, with male literacy at about 82.42% and female literacy near 46.00%. There are around 51 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katranga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katranga

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Katranga. As per the 2011 stats, Katranga had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Katranga

Knowing the nearby villages of Katranga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Katranga.

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