Katari - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Katari is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Bika Pur and around 30 km from Faizabad. Kataree serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katari is 166676. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.1 hectares and falls under the 224209 pincode. Bikapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Katari 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 Bikapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Faizabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katari

According to the 2011 Census, Katari village had a total population of 2,084 people, including 1,052 males and 1,032 females, living in 337 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.74%, with male literacy at 83.28% and female literacy at 61.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 337.

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

Nearby Villages of Katari

Katari 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 Katari

Katari 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 Khajurhat, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikapur to Katari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Katari is about 30 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 Katari

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

Health Facilities in Katari

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

FAQs about Katari