Katavar - Mariahu, Jaunpur

Katavar is a village situated in the Mariahu tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mariahu and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Katavar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katavar is 202768. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.47 hectares and falls under the 222165 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Katavar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Katavar

According to the 2011 Census, Katavar village had a total population of 2,542 people, including 1,229 males and 1,313 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.88%, with male literacy at 88.75% and female literacy at 60.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Katavar

Katavar 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 Katavar

Katavar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Katwar Bazaar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Katavar is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katavar

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

Health Facilities in Katavar

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

FAQs about Katavar