Katas - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Katas is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bisoi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katas is 388160. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Katas

According to the 2011 Census, Katas village had a total population of 816 people, including 398 males and 418 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.97%, with male literacy at 82.42% and female literacy at 57.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 353.

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

Nearby Villages of Katas

Katas 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 Katas

Katas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Katas is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Katas is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katas

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

Health Facilities in Katas

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

FAQs about Katas