Katapali

Katapali is a village located in Orkel tehsil of Malkangiri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 49km away from sub-district headquarter Orkel (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Malkangiri . As per 2009 stats, Papermetla is the gram panchayat of Katapali village.

Here you can discover what makes Katapali unique in its vibrant Orkel-Malkangiri region. You’ll see Katapali’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 Katapali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katapali is 430947. The village spans a total geographical area of 1408 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764051. Balimela is nearest town to Katapali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Katapali 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 Chitrakonda 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 Katapali

Population of Katapali

According to the 2011 Census, Katapali has a total population of about 2,163, with approximately 1,033 males and 1,130 females. The sex ratio is around 1093 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 476 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 92 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,794. The overall literacy rate is approximately 25.89%, with male literacy at about 34.95% and female literacy near 17.61%. There are around 467 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katapali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katapali

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

Nearby Villages of Katapali

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Katapali