Katara

Katara is a village located in Tirtol tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Tirtol (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Jagatsinghapur . As per 2009 stats, Katara village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Katara unique in its vibrant Tirtol-Jagatsinghapur region. You’ll see Katara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Katara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katara is 397662. The village spans a total geographical area of 90 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754140. Jagatsinghapur is nearest town to Katara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Katara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tirtol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Katara

Population of Katara

According to the 2011 Census, Katara has a total population of about 541, with approximately 255 males and 286 females. The sex ratio is around 1121 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 44 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 155 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.59%, with male literacy at about 84.31% and female literacy near 77.27%. There are around 110 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Katara. As per the 2011 stats, Katara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Katara

Knowing the nearby villages of Katara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Katara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Katara