Kataka - Khajni, Gorakhpur

Kataka is a village situated in the Khajni tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khajni and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Purwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kataka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kataka is 187124. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.53 hectares and falls under the 273404 pincode. Gorakhpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kataka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khajni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kataka

According to the 2011 Census, Kataka village had a total population of 431 people, including 221 males and 210 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.83%, with male literacy at 83.98% and female literacy at 63.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215.

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

Nearby Villages of Kataka

Kataka 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 Kataka

Public transport in the Kataka is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sahjanwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gorakhpur to Kataka is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Kataka is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kataka

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

Health Facilities in Kataka

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

FAQs about Kataka