Kathooda - Sikanderpur, Ballia

Kathooda is a village situated in the Sikanderpur tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikanderpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Kathooda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathooda is 197975. The village covers a total geographical area of 1785.21 hectares and falls under the 221717 pincode. Ballia is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Kathooda

As per Census 2011, Kathooda village has a total population of 5,374 people, consisting of 2,668 males and 2,706 females. The village has 911 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 887 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,843 literate and 2,531 illiterate residents. Additionally, 761 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 213 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathooda

Kathooda 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 Kathooda

Kathooda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Turtipar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballia to Kathooda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Kathooda 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 Kathooda

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

Health Facilities in Kathooda

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

FAQs about Kathooda