Katpura - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Katpura is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Bhopatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katpura is 132269. The village covers a total geographical area of 433.72 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Pilibhit is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Katpura 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 Barkhera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pilibhit Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katpura

According to the 2011 Census, Katpura village had a total population of 490 people, including 229 males and 261 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,140 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.80%, with male literacy at 81.09% and female literacy at 61.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Katpura

Katpura 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 Katpura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Katpura. The nearest railway station is Shahgarh, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pilibhit to Katpura is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Katpura is about 28 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 Katpura

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

Health Facilities in Katpura

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

FAQs about Katpura