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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Katvi village has a total population of 4,157 people, consisting of 1,937 males and 2,220 females. The village has 640 households and a sex ratio of 1,146 females per 1,000 males. There are 631 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,345 literate and 1,812 illiterate residents. Additionally, 565 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katvi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1571,9372,220
Child Population (0–6 yrs)631305326
Scheduled Castes (SC)565248317
Literate Population2,3451,2291,116
Illiterate Population1,8127081,104

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kayamudden PurNorth-West1.33 km
Khanpur Shah SulempurNorth1.48 km
Dubakharparan RudaienSouth-West1.56 km
Amoli MohiuddenpurSouth-East1.94 km
Kurke MahamudpurNorth-West2.15 km
Jallapur MasathaSouth2.19 km
Asarafpur Patti NavadaNorth2.34 km
Ramnagar NarsinghpurNorth-East2.38 km
Maziyare AtavaraNorth2.73 km
Jait PurEast2.74 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Katvi

Where is Katvi located?

Katvi village is located in Akbarpur Tehsil, Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katvi?

The Gram Panchayat of Katvi is Katuai.

What is the pincode of Katvi?

The pincode of Katvi is 224210.

What is the population of Katvi?

Katvi has a total population of 4,157, including 1,937 males and 2,220 females.

How many households are there in Katvi?

There are 640 households in Katvi.

What is the literacy rate in Katvi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katvi is 56.41%. Male literacy is 63.45% and female literacy is 50.27%.