Katphala - Aklera, Jhalawar

Katphala is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Ametha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katphala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katphala is 104428. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.26 hectares and falls under the 326033 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Katphala

According to the 2011 Census, Katphala village had a total population of 929 people, including 483 males and 446 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.28%, with male literacy at 54.70% and female literacy at 26.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 272.

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

Nearby Villages of Katphala

Katphala 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 Katphala

Public transport in the Katphala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kesholi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Katphala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Katphala is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katphala

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

Health Facilities in Katphala

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

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