Katka - Sandila, Hardoi

Katka is a village situated in the Sandila tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sandila and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Barradhuman serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katka is 140855. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.06 hectares and falls under the 241202 pincode. Kachauna is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Katka

As per Census 2011, Katka village has a total population of 1,241 people, consisting of 648 males and 593 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 225 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 653 literate and 588 illiterate residents. Additionally, 899 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,241648593
Child Population (0–6 yrs)225123102
Scheduled Castes (SC)899473426
Literate Population653411242
Illiterate Population588237351

Nearby Villages of Katka

Katka 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)
KatkyNorth1.21 km
SalempurSouth1.40 km
MahsuwaWest1.54 km
SaniyawaNorth-East1.61 km
Akbarpur RewanEast1.80 km
HameerpurNorth-East1.81 km
BirsinghpurSouth2.38 km
SaraiNorth-East2.54 km
MahithaSouth-West2.55 km
Pipri NarayanpurNorth-West2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katka

Katka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ataria, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kachauna to Katka is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Katka is about 30 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 Katka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Katka

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Katka

Where is Katka located?

Katka village is located in Sandila Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katka?

The Gram Panchayat of Katka is Barradhuman.

What is the pincode of Katka?

The pincode of Katka is 241202.

What is the population of Katka?

Katka has a total population of 1,241, including 648 males and 593 females.

How many households are there in Katka?

There are 209 households in Katka.

What is the literacy rate in Katka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katka is 52.62%. Male literacy is 63.43% and female literacy is 40.81%.