Katwao - Lalganj, Pratapgarh

Katwao is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Katwaod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katwao village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katwao is 158026. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.47 hectares and falls under the 230130 pincode. Pratapgarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Katwao 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 Bishwavnathganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pratapgarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katwao

According to the 2011 Census, Katwao village had a total population of 1,915 people, including 983 males and 932 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.86%, with male literacy at 75.52% and female literacy at 47.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344.

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

Nearby Villages of Katwao

Katwao 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 Katwao

Katwao is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bishnathganj, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pratapgarh to Katwao is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Katwao is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katwao

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

Health Facilities in Katwao

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

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