Katfori - Mehnagar, Azamgarh

Katfori is a village situated in the Mehnagar tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehnagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Jigani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katfori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katfori is 195836. The village covers a total geographical area of 23.29 hectares and falls under the 276204 pincode. Mehnagarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Katfori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Katfori

According to the 2011 Census, Katfori village had a total population of 269 people, including 117 males and 152 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 1,299 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.04%, with male literacy at 85.86% and female literacy at 63.36%.

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

Nearby Villages of Katfori

Katfori 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 Katfori

Katfori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarai Rani, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mehnagarh to Katfori is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Katfori is about 40 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 Katfori

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

Health Facilities in Katfori

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

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