Katesahi - Barbil, Keonjhar

Katesahi is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Rugudi and around 88 km from Kendujhar. Laidapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katesahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katesahi is 385285. The village covers a total geographical area of 408 hectares and falls under the 758035 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Katesahi

As per Census 2011, Katesahi village has a total population of 524 people, consisting of 261 males and 263 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 140 literate and 384 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 390 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katesahi

Katesahi 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 Katesahi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Katesahi. The nearest railway station is Jaroli, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Katesahi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Katesahi is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katesahi

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

Health Facilities in Katesahi

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

FAQs about Katesahi