Katikata - Salipur, Cuttack

Katikata is a village situated in the Salipur tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Salepur and around 30 km from Cuttack. Odasingh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katikata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katikata is 399629. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 754201 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Katikata

According to the 2011 Census, Katikata village had a total population of 693 people, including 346 males and 347 females, living in 167 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.38%, with male literacy at 92.48% and female literacy at 80.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Katikata

Katikata 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 Katikata

Katikata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kapilas Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Katikata is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Katikata is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katikata

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

Health Facilities in Katikata

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

FAQs about Katikata