Katepur - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Katepur is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Bisra and around 126 km from Sundargarh. Chitapedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katepur is 384453. The village covers a total geographical area of 456 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Katepur

According to the 2011 Census, Katepur village had a total population of 1,067 people, including 532 males and 535 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.50%, with male literacy at 52.69% and female literacy at 38.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Katepur

Katepur 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 Katepur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Katepur. The nearest railway station is Nuagaon, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Katepur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Katepur is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katepur

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

Health Facilities in Katepur

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

FAQs about Katepur