Kather - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Kather is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Kather village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kather is 173652. The village covers a total geographical area of 668.43 hectares and falls under the 271205 pincode. Tulsipur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kather

According to the 2011 Census, Kather village had a total population of 3,127 people, including 1,590 males and 1,537 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.68%, with male literacy at 45.77% and female literacy at 25.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 699, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kather

Kather 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 Kather

Kather is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Laiburwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tulsipur to Kather is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Kather 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 Kather

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

Health Facilities in Kather

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

FAQs about Kather