Kathagochhi - Nilagiri, Balasore

Kathagochhi is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Nilagiri and around 20 km from Baleshwar. K.p.lakharaj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathagochhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathagochhi is 393138. The village covers a total geographical area of 305 hectares and falls under the 756020 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kathagochhi

According to the 2011 Census, Kathagochhi village had a total population of 1,363 people, including 672 males and 691 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.61%, with male literacy at 78.68% and female literacy at 54.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,061.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathagochhi

Kathagochhi 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 Kathagochhi

Kathagochhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nilgiri Road, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Kathagochhi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kathagochhi is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathagochhi

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

Health Facilities in Kathagochhi

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

FAQs about Kathagochhi