Katapali - Bijepur, Bargarh
Katapali is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Badbramahani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katapali village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Katapali is 380399. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 768032 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Katapali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijepur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Katapali
According to the 2011 Census, Katapali village had a total population of 978 people, including 497 males and 481 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.89%, with male literacy at 88.81% and female literacy at 64.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 978 | 497 | 481 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 117 | 59 | 58 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 92 | 45 | 47 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 662 | 389 | 273 |
| Illiterate Population | 316 | 108 | 208 |
Nearby Villages of Katapali
Katapali is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Katapali
Public transport in the Katapali is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Katapali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Katapali is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Katapali
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katapali village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Katapali
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katapali village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Katapali
Where is Katapali located?
Katapali village is located in Bijepur Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Katapali?
The Gram Panchayat of Katapali is Badbramahani.
What is the pincode of Katapali?
The pincode of Katapali is 768032.
What is the population of Katapali?
Katapali had a total population of 978, including 497 males and 481 females.
How many households are there in Katapali?
Katapali had 243 households.
What is the literacy rate in Katapali?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katapali was 76.89%. Male literacy was 88.81% and female literacy was 64.54%.