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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Katghra village has a total population of 1,994 people, consisting of 1,003 males and 991 females. The village has 312 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 329 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,247 literate and 747 illiterate residents. Additionally, 624 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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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