Katar - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Katar is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Katar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katar is 194901. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.37 hectares and falls under the 223222 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Katar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phoolpur pawai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katar

As per Census 2011, Katar village has a total population of 2,703 people, consisting of 1,373 males and 1,330 females. The village has 398 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 396 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,514 literate and 1,189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 997 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katar

Katar 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 Katar

Public transport in the Katar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shahganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Katar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Katar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katar

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

Health Facilities in Katar

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

FAQs about Katar