Katarkela - Titlagarh, Balangir

Katarkela is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Katarkela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katarkela is 421528. The village covers a total geographical area of 628 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Katarkela

According to the 2011 Census, Katarkela village had a total population of 2,205 people, including 1,147 males and 1,058 females, living in 539 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.56%, with male literacy at 74.38% and female literacy at 53.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 425, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 399.

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

Nearby Villages of Katarkela

Katarkela 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 Katarkela

Katarkela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Titlagarh, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Katarkela is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Katarkela is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katarkela

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

Health Facilities in Katarkela

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

FAQs about Katarkela