Katingia - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Katingia is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 56 km from Brahmanigaon and around 159 km from Phulbani. Katingia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katingia is 417286. The village covers a total geographical area of 501 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

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

Population of Katingia

According to the 2011 Census, Katingia village had a total population of 1,488 people, including 678 males and 810 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 1,195 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.96%, with male literacy at 85.86% and female literacy at 70.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Katingia

Katingia 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 Katingia

Katingia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muniguda, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Katingia is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Katingia is about 159 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katingia

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

Health Facilities in Katingia

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

FAQs about Katingia