Katuala - Banapur, Khordha

Katuala is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Damiabarabara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katuala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katuala is 408373. The village covers a total geographical area of 1141 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Katuala

According to the 2011 Census, Katuala village had a total population of 285 people, including 135 males and 150 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.88%, with male literacy at 83.48% and female literacy at 30.08%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 283.

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

Nearby Villages of Katuala

Katuala 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 Katuala

Public transport in the Katuala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Katuala is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Katuala is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katuala

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

Health Facilities in Katuala

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

FAQs about Katuala