Katasiri - Muniguda, Rayagada
Katasiri is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Ambadala and around 63 km from Rayagada . Ichhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katasiri village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Katasiri is 424802. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.
Katasiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Katasiri
Katasiri 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Humagunji | South-East | 1.43 km |
| Sanomudra | North-West | 1.45 km |
| Badomudra | West | 1.67 km |
| Bondili | North | 2.17 km |
| Dumbalu | North-East | 2.25 km |
| Saidalpariapadar | North-West | 2.33 km |
| Birili | North | 2.54 km |
| Singaroad | East | 2.97 km |
| Paikamadhakhalo | South | 3.27 km |
| Temapodar | South-East | 3.31 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Katasiri
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Katasiri. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Katasiri is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Katasiri is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Katasiri
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katasiri village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Katasiri
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katasiri village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Katasiri
Where is Katasiri located?
Katasiri village is located in Muniguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katasiri?
The Gram Panchayat of Katasiri is Ichhapur.
What is the pincode of Katasiri?
The pincode of Katasiri is 765021.