Katahari - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Katahari is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Katahari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katahari is 203079. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.66 hectares and falls under the 222170 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Katahari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katahari

According to the 2011 Census, Katahari village had a total population of 2,155 people, including 1,025 males and 1,130 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.92%, with male literacy at 78.75% and female literacy at 58.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 725, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Katahari

Katahari 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 Katahari

Katahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muftiganj, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Katahari is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Katahari is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katahari

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

Health Facilities in Katahari

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

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