Katakasahar - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Katakasahar is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Champagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katakasahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katakasahar is 406971. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Katakasahar

According to the 2011 Census, Katakasahar village had a total population of 587 people, including 299 males and 288 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.61%, with male literacy at 89.77% and female literacy at 75.47%.

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

Nearby Villages of Katakasahar

Katakasahar 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 Katakasahar

Public transport in the Katakasahar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muketashwar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Katakasahar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Katakasahar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katakasahar

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

Health Facilities in Katakasahar

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

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