Katisahi - Bhograi, Balasore

Katisahi is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Kamarda and around 77 km from Baleshwar. Kachuadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katisahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katisahi is 391901. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Katisahi

According to the 2011 Census, Katisahi village had a total population of 1,907 people, including 984 males and 923 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.03%, with male literacy at 96.77% and female literacy at 84.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Katisahi

Katisahi 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 Katisahi

Katisahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikra Ph, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Katisahi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Katisahi is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katisahi

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

Health Facilities in Katisahi

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

FAQs about Katisahi