Kathra - Sikandra, Kanpur Dehat

Kathra is a village situated in the Sikandra tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikandra and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Mati. Kathra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathra is 149686. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.91 hectares and falls under the 209125 pincode. Jhijhak is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kathra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kathra

According to the 2011 Census, Kathra village had a total population of 1,542 people, including 814 males and 728 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.51%, with male literacy at 86.75% and female literacy at 71.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 886.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathra

Kathra 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 Kathra

Kathra 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 Jhinjhak, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhijhak to Kathra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mati to Kathra is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathra

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

Health Facilities in Kathra

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

FAQs about Kathra