Katargarh - Allapur, Ambedkar Nagar

Katargarh is a village situated in the Allapur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Allapur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkarnagar. Jhakharwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katargarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katargarh is 167489. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.38 hectares and falls under the 224129 pincode. Ashrafpurkichhauchha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Katargarh 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 Alapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katargarh

According to the 2011 Census, Katargarh village had a total population of 964 people, including 478 males and 486 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.25%, with male literacy at 81.07% and female literacy at 53.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Katargarh

Katargarh 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 Katargarh

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Katargarh. The nearest railway station is Malipur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashrafpurkichhauchha to Katargarh is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkarnagar to Katargarh is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katargarh

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

Health Facilities in Katargarh

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

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