Katagan

Katagan is a village located in Kodinga tehsil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Kodinga (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Nabarangapur . As per 2009 stats, Taragam is the gram panchayat of Katagan village.

Here you can discover what makes Katagan unique in its vibrant Kodinga-Nabarangapur region. You’ll see Katagan’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 Katagan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katagan is 427785. The village spans a total geographical area of 432 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764075. Nabarangapur is nearest town to Katagan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 48km away.

When it comes to local governance, Katagan 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 Dabugam 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 Katagan

Population of Katagan

According to the 2011 Census, Katagan has a total population of about 1,814, with approximately 916 males and 898 females. The sex ratio is around 980 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 326 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 375 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 618. The overall literacy rate is approximately 25.85%, with male literacy at about 35.37% and female literacy near 16.15%. There are around 384 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katagan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katagan

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

Nearby Villages of Katagan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Katagan