Katahit Khas - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Katahit Khas is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Katahit Khas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katahit Khas is 201313. The village covers a total geographical area of 783.91 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Katahit Khas 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 Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Katahit Khas

According to the 2011 Census, Katahit Khas village had a total population of 3,932 people, including 1,936 males and 1,996 females, living in 532 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.91%, with male literacy at 78.97% and female literacy at 53.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 940.

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

Nearby Villages of Katahit Khas

Katahit Khas 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 Katahit Khas

Katahit Khas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sarai Harkhu, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Katahit Khas is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Katahit Khas is about 36 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 Katahit Khas

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

Health Facilities in Katahit Khas

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

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