Katapanga - Phiringia, Kandhamal
Katapanga is a village situated in the Phiringia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phiringia and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Nuapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katapanga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Katapanga is 416261. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 762011 pincode. Baliguda is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Katapanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulbani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Katapanga
According to the 2011 Census, Katapanga village had a total population of 326 people, including 170 males and 156 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.98%, with male literacy at 69.40% and female literacy at 43.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 326 | 170 | 156 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 68 | 36 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 102 | 51 | 51 |
| Literate Population | 147 | 93 | 54 |
| Illiterate Population | 179 | 77 | 102 |
Nearby Villages of Katapanga
Katapanga is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Katapanga
Public transport in the Katapanga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baliguda to Katapanga is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Katapanga is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Katapanga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katapanga village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Katapanga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katapanga village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Katapanga
Where is Katapanga located?
Katapanga village is located in Phiringia Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katapanga?
The Gram Panchayat of Katapanga is Nuapadar.
What is the pincode of Katapanga?
The pincode of Katapanga is 762011.
What is the population of Katapanga?
Katapanga had a total population of 326, including 170 males and 156 females.
How many households are there in Katapanga?
Katapanga had 69 households.
What is the literacy rate in Katapanga?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katapanga was 56.98%. Male literacy was 69.40% and female literacy was 43.55%.