Katvi - Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Katvi is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Katuai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katvi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katvi is 168291. The village covers a total geographical area of 593.92 hectares and falls under the 224210 pincode. Akbarpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Katvi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akbarpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katvi

According to the 2011 Census, Katvi village had a total population of 4,157 people, including 1,937 males and 2,220 females, living in 640 households. The sex ratio was 1,146 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.51%, with male literacy at 75.31% and female literacy at 58.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 565.

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

Nearby Villages of Katvi

Katvi 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 Katvi

Katvi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jafarganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akbarpur to Katvi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Katvi is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katvi

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

Health Facilities in Katvi

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

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