Katuru - Chikiti, Ganjam

Katuru is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Golanthara and around 50 km from Chatrapur. Katuru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katuru is 412721. The village covers a total geographical area of 315 hectares and falls under the 761009 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Katuru

According to the 2011 Census, Katuru village had a total population of 1,810 people, including 936 males and 874 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.49%, with male literacy at 80.35% and female literacy at 41.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,418.

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

Nearby Villages of Katuru

Katuru 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 Katuru

Katuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Katuru is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Katuru is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katuru

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

Health Facilities in Katuru

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

FAQs about Katuru