Katakulla - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Katakulla is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Paradeep Lock and around 60 km from Jagatsinghapur . Paradeepgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katakulla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katakulla is 397159. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Katakulla

According to the 2011 Census, Katakulla village had a total population of 890 people, including 464 males and 426 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.10%, with male literacy at 92.42% and female literacy at 81.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Katakulla

Katakulla 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 Katakulla

Katakulla 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 Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Katakulla is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Katakulla is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katakulla

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

Health Facilities in Katakulla

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

FAQs about Katakulla