Kathapal - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Kathapal is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Ghasipura and around 97 km from Kendujhar. Daradipal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathapal is 386904. The village covers a total geographical area of 360 hectares and falls under the 758025 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kathapal

According to the 2011 Census, Kathapal village had a total population of 611 people, including 292 males and 319 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.75%, with male literacy at 82.51% and female literacy at 54.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 484, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathapal

Kathapal 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 Kathapal

Kathapal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tangiriapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Kathapal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kathapal is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathapal

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

Health Facilities in Kathapal

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

FAQs about Kathapal