Katikola - Muniguda, Rayagada

Katikola is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Ambadala and around 100 km from Rayagada . Saradhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katikola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katikola is 424692. The village covers a total geographical area of 79 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

Katikola 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.

Population of Katikola

As per Census 2011, Katikola village has a total population of 6 people, consisting of 4 males and 2 females. The village has 1 households and a sex ratio of 500 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katikola are given below:

Nearby Villages of Katikola

Katikola 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 Katikola

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Katikola. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Katikola is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Katikola is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katikola

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

Health Facilities in Katikola

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

FAQs about Katikola