Katkoli Village - Bansgaon, Gorakhpur
Katkoli is a village situated in the Bansgaon tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansgaon and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Jeewkar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katkoli village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Katkoli is 186537. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.77 hectares and falls under the 273016 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Katkoli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bansgaon Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Nearby Villages of Katkoli
Katkoli 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Narsingh Deeh | East | 0.47 km |
| Bichhiya | North-West | 0.79 km |
| Maharajpur Khanmal | West | 0.79 km |
| Maharajpur Buzurg | West | 0.81 km |
| Menseer | North-East | 0.85 km |
| Manpatti | South-East | 0.97 km |
| Mahrajpur Khurd | South-West | 1.12 km |
| Othahi | North | 1.12 km |
| Bhaisaha Khurd | West | 1.38 km |
| Tal Badohi | South | 1.40 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Katkoli
Public transport in the Katkoli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gauri Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Katkoli is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Katkoli is about 45 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 Katkoli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katkoli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Katkoli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katkoli village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Katkoli
Where is Katkoli located?
Katkoli village is located in Bansgaon Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katkoli?
The Gram Panchayat of Katkoli is Jeewkar.
What is the pincode of Katkoli?
The pincode of Katkoli is 273016.