Kathma - Shahabad, Hardoi

Kathma is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shabad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Kathma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathma is 139316. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.98 hectares and falls under the 241124 pincode. Shahbad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kathma

According to the 2011 Census, Kathma village had a total population of 2,015 people, including 1,046 males and 969 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.88%, with male literacy at 59.41% and female literacy at 39.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 479.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathma

Kathma 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 Kathma

Kathma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anjhi Shahabad, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahbad to Kathma is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Kathma is about 40 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 Kathma

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

Health Facilities in Kathma

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

FAQs about Kathma