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

According to the 2011 Census, Kathapal village had a total population of 456 people, including 219 males and 237 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.58%, with male literacy at 86.53% and female literacy at 75.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

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