Kathaukhoja - Narsinghpur, Cuttack

Kathaukhoja is a village situated in the Narsinghpur tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 69 km from Narasinghpur and around 124 km from Cuttack. Alara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathaukhoja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathaukhoja is 398539. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 754032 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kathaukhoja

According to the 2011 Census, Kathaukhoja village had a total population of 497 people, including 251 males and 246 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.33%, with male literacy at 77.88% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194.

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 Population497251246
Child Population (0–6 yrs)673433
Scheduled Castes (SC)1949797
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population311169142
Illiterate Population18682104

Nearby Villages of Kathaukhoja

Kathaukhoja 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AlaraNorth-East0.95 km
KrushnachandrapurWest0.99 km
MathurapurNorth1.17 km
KendupalliSouth1.25 km
AbhimanpurEast1.32 km
NukhapadaSouth1.63 km
GuhalasahiNorth-West1.82 km
BarapaliEast1.87 km
LemboNorth-East2.03 km
RautbhuinSouth2.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kathaukhoja

Public transport in the Kathaukhoja is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kathaukhoja is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Kathaukhoja is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathaukhoja

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kathaukhoja

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kathaukhoja

Where is Kathaukhoja located?

Kathaukhoja village is located in Narsinghpur Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kathaukhoja?

The Gram Panchayat of Kathaukhoja is Alara.

What is the pincode of Kathaukhoja?

The pincode of Kathaukhoja is 754032.

What is the population of Kathaukhoja?

Kathaukhoja had a total population of 497, including 251 males and 246 females.

How many households are there in Kathaukhoja?

Kathaukhoja had 122 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kathaukhoja?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kathaukhoja was 72.33%. Male literacy was 77.88% and female literacy was 66.67%.