Kathapal - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Kathapal is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Baisinga and around 45 km from Baripada. Patalipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathapal is 390388. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Kathapal

As per Census 2011, Kathapal village has a total population of 456 people, consisting of 219 males and 237 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 1,082 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 332 literate and 124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 126 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathapal

Kathapal 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 Kathapal

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kathapal. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kathapal is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kathapal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathapal

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

Health Facilities in Kathapal

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

FAQs about Kathapal