Katphali - Aklera, Jhalawar

Katphali is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Ametha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katphali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katphali is 104427. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.63 hectares and falls under the 326033 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Katphali 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 Katphali

According to the 2011 Census, Katphali village had a total population of 352 people, including 177 males and 175 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.90%, with male literacy at 74.84% and female literacy at 42.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 343.

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

Nearby Villages of Katphali

Katphali 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 Katphali

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Katphali. The nearest railway station is Kesholi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Katphali is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Katphali is about 45 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 Katphali

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

Health Facilities in Katphali

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

FAQs about Katphali