Katawar - Atru, Baran

Katawar is a village situated in the Atru tehsil of Baran district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atru and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Baran. Katawar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katawar is 102908. The village covers a total geographical area of 867 hectares and falls under the 325223 pincode. Baran is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Katawar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baran-atru Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katawar

According to the 2011 Census, Katawar village had a total population of 2,049 people, including 1,078 males and 971 females, living in 367 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.36%, with male literacy at 85.39% and female literacy at 53.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 822, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Katawar

Katawar 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 Katawar

Katawar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Atru, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baran to Katawar is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katawar

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

Health Facilities in Katawar

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

FAQs about Katawar