Katarkela Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Katarkela village has a total population of 2,205 people, consisting of 1,147 males and 1,058 females. The village has 539 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 278 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,244 literate and 961 illiterate residents. Additionally, 425 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 399 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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