Katnikund

Katnikund is a village located in Boipariguda tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Boipariguda (tehsildar office) and 80km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Haladikund is the gram panchayat of Katnikund village.

Here you can discover what makes Katnikund unique in its vibrant Boipariguda-Koraput region. You’ll see Katnikund’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Katnikund

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katnikund is 429180. The village spans a total geographical area of 174 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764043. Sunabeda is nearest town to Katnikund village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Katnikund village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kotpad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Katnikund

Population of Katnikund

According to the 2011 Census, Katnikund has a total population of about 352, with approximately 168 males and 184 females. The sex ratio is around 1095 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 75 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 9 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 207. The overall literacy rate is approximately 10.23%, with male literacy at about 13.10% and female literacy near 7.61%. There are around 94 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katnikund's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katnikund

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Katnikund. As per the 2011 stats, Katnikund had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Katnikund

Knowing the nearby villages of Katnikund helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Katnikund.

Frequently Asked Questions about Katnikund