Katghra - Saidpur, Ghazipur

Katghra is a village situated in the Saidpur tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saidpur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Katghra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katghra is 204102. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.82 hectares and falls under the 233311 pincode. Gazipur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Katghra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jakhanian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katghra

According to the 2011 Census, Katghra village had a total population of 1,994 people, including 1,003 males and 991 females, living in 312 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.89%, with male literacy at 86.55% and female literacy at 63.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 624.

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

Nearby Villages of Katghra

Katghra 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 Katghra

Katghra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nandganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gazipur to Katghra is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Katghra is about 28 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 Katghra

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

Health Facilities in Katghra

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

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