Katokhar - Allapur, Ambedkar Nagar

Katokhar is a village situated in the Allapur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Allapur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Katokhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katokhar is 167441. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.64 hectares and falls under the 224181 pincode. Akbarpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Katokhar 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 Katokhar

According to the 2011 Census, Katokhar village had a total population of 1,720 people, including 870 males and 850 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.46%, with male literacy at 82.15% and female literacy at 70.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 294.

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

Nearby Villages of Katokhar

Katokhar 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 Katokhar

Katokhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jafarganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akbarpur to Katokhar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Katokhar is about 32 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 Katokhar

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

Health Facilities in Katokhar

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

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