Katar - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Katar is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Katar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katar is 150790. The village covers a total geographical area of 876.37 hectares and falls under the 209208 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Katar

As per Census 2011, Katar village has a total population of 2,955 people, consisting of 1,619 males and 1,336 females. The village has 514 households and a sex ratio of 825 females per 1,000 males. There are 508 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,628 literate and 1,327 illiterate residents. Additionally, 303 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Katar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Katar

Katar 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 Katar

Katar 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 Pokhrayan, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Katar is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Katar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katar

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

Health Facilities in Katar

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

FAQs about Katar