Katijanga - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Katijanga is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Pallikanta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katijanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katijanga is 397338. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Katijanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katijanga

As per Census 2011, Katijanga village has a total population of 515 people, consisting of 262 males and 253 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 385 literate and 130 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katijanga are given below:

Nearby Villages of Katijanga

Katijanga 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 Katijanga

Katijanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Katijanga is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Katijanga 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 Katijanga

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

Health Facilities in Katijanga

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

FAQs about Katijanga