Katahara - Handia, Prayagraj

Katahara is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from Handia and around 45 km from Allahabad. Katahara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katahara is 163015. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.82 hectares and falls under the 221503 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Katahara

As per Census 2011, Katahara village has a total population of 3,524 people, consisting of 1,858 males and 1,666 females. The village has 625 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 528 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,215 literate and 1,309 illiterate residents. Additionally, 627 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katahara

Katahara 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 Katahara

Katahara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Handia Khas, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Katahara is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katahara

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

Health Facilities in Katahara

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

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