Katra - Bara, Prayagraj

Katra is a village situated in the Bara tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Bara and around 47 km from Allahabad. Chakautha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katra is 162175. The village covers a total geographical area of 16.75 hectares and falls under the 212106 pincode. Alld is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Katra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Nearby Villages of Katra

Katra 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Nari BariNorth0.76 km
LohraSouth-East1.45 km
ChaukhataSouth-West1.54 km
Jhajhara ChaubeWest1.68 km
Khojwa BaidNorth-West1.79 km
Deori BargahiEast2.21 km
Surwal ChandelNorth2.37 km
Surwalchand PuriyaNorth-East2.49 km
Mawaiya KalanEast2.81 km
Hinauti LunderNorth-West2.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Katra

Public transport in the Katra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shankargarh, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alld to Katra is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Katra is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Katra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Katra

Where is Katra located?

Katra village is located in Bara Tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katra?

The Gram Panchayat of Katra is Chakautha.

What is the pincode of Katra?

The pincode of Katra is 212106.