Katarlaga - Muribahal, Balangir

Katarlaga is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 47 km from Saintala and around 60 km from Balangir. Ichhapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katarlaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katarlaga is 421025. The village covers a total geographical area of 305 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Katarlaga

According to the 2011 Census, Katarlaga village had a total population of 523 people, including 265 males and 258 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.00%, with male literacy at 69.83% and female literacy at 30.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 406.

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

Nearby Villages of Katarlaga

Katarlaga 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 Katarlaga

Katarlaga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Katarlaga is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Katarlaga 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 Katarlaga

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

Health Facilities in Katarlaga

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

FAQs about Katarlaga