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

According to the 2011 Census, Kathooda village had a total population of 5,374 people, including 2,668 males and 2,706 females, living in 911 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.36%, with male literacy at 75.08% and female literacy at 52.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 761, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 213.

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

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