Katherwa

Katherwa is a village located in Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Chunar (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Mirzapur. As per 2009 stats, Katherwa village is also a gram panchayat.

Katherwa has its own place in the vibrant Mirzapur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Katherwa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katherwa is 212384. The village spans a total geographical area of 67.61 hectares. Varanasi is nearest town to Katherwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

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Population of Katherwa

Below is a concise population overview of Katherwa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 985 503 482
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 127 72 55
Scheduled Castes (SC) 96 51 45
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 4 3 1
Literate Population 701 376 325
Illiterate Population 284 127 157

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Katherwa village:

  • The total population of Katherwa village is around 985, including approximately 503 males and 482 females, with a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 127 children aged 0–6 years in Katherwa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Katherwa village has 96 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 4 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Katherwa village is about 71.17%, with male literacy at 74.75% and female literacy at 67.43%.
  • There are around 166 households in Katherwa village.

Connectivity of Katherwa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Katherwa. As per the 2011 stats, Katherwa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Katherwa

Knowing the nearby villages of Katherwa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Katherwa.

Jogi Bhogi Kalan Jogi Bhogi Khurd Meghupur Shilpi Lalpur Payagpur Khanpur Sonbarsa Araji Sonbarsa 749 Araji Sonbarsa 753 Chak Kharahi

Frequently Asked Questions about Katherwa

Where is Katherwa located?
Katherwa village is situated in Chunar Tehsil, within the Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katherwa?
Katherwa serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Katherwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Katherwa is 985, with 503 males and 482 females.
How many households are there in Katherwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Katherwa village has a total of 166 households.
What is the literacy rate in Katherwa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Katherwa is 71.17%. The male literacy rate is 74.75%, while the female literacy rate is 67.43%.