Katangjharia - Kutra, Sundargarh

Katangjharia is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutra and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Panchara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katangjharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katangjharia is 384145. The village covers a total geographical area of 539 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Katangjharia

According to the 2011 Census, Katangjharia village had a total population of 916 people, including 465 males and 451 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.10%, with male literacy at 67.63% and female literacy at 52.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 417.

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

Nearby Villages of Katangjharia

Katangjharia 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 Katangjharia

Katangjharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Katangjharia is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Katangjharia 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 Katangjharia

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

Health Facilities in Katangjharia

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

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