Kataraba - Nandapur, Koraput

Kataraba is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Raising serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kataraba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kataraba is 429924. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kataraba

As per Census 2011, Kataraba village has a total population of 223 people, consisting of 110 males and 113 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 71 literate and 152 illiterate residents. Additionally, 199 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kataraba

Kataraba 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 Kataraba

Public transport in the Kataraba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Kataraba is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kataraba is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kataraba

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

Health Facilities in Kataraba

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

FAQs about Kataraba