Katurikala - Fatehpur, Bara Banki

Katurikala is a village situated in the Fatehpur tehsil of Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehpur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Barabanki. Katuri Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katurikala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katurikala is 163930. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.98 hectares and falls under the 225306 pincode. Fatehpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Katurikala

As per Census 2011, Katurikala village has a total population of 2,918 people, consisting of 1,523 males and 1,395 females. The village has 532 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 433 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,645 literate and 1,273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 985 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9181,5231,395
Child Population (0–6 yrs)433214219
Scheduled Castes (SC)985508477
Literate Population1,645962683
Illiterate Population1,273561712

Nearby Villages of Katurikala

Katurikala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BandginagarNorth-West1.46 km
PiparsandNorth1.49 km
KaturikhurdEast1.62 km
BurhnaSouth1.86 km
DeoraSouth-West1.92 km
WojhiapurNorth2.21 km
PiprauliNorth-East2.31 km
BhandarSouth-West2.42 km
SirsaipurWest2.57 km
MaulabadSouth-East2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katurikala

Katurikala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paintepur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehpur to Katurikala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barabanki to Katurikala is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katurikala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Katurikala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Katurikala

Where is Katurikala located?

Katurikala village is located in Fatehpur Tehsil, Bara Banki district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katurikala?

The Gram Panchayat of Katurikala is Katuri Kalan.

What is the pincode of Katurikala?

The pincode of Katurikala is 225306.

What is the population of Katurikala?

Katurikala has a total population of 2,918, including 1,523 males and 1,395 females.

How many households are there in Katurikala?

There are 532 households in Katurikala.

What is the literacy rate in Katurikala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katurikala is 56.37%. Male literacy is 63.16% and female literacy is 48.96%.