Kathua - Nandapur, Koraput

Kathua is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Padua and around 80 km from Koraput. Panthulung serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathua is 429729. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kathua 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 Kathua

According to the 2011 Census, Kathua village had a total population of 351 people, including 173 males and 178 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.43%, with male literacy at 69.17% and female literacy at 25.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 301.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathua

Kathua 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 Kathua

Public transport in the Kathua is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Padua, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Kathua is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kathua is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathua

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

Health Facilities in Kathua

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

FAQs about Kathua