Katkiya - Jalalabad, Shahjahanpur

Katkiya is a village situated in the Jalalabad tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalabad and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Katka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katkiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katkiya is 134847. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.03 hectares and falls under the 242221 pincode. Jalalabad is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Katkiya

As per Census 2011, Katkiya village has a total population of 715 people, consisting of 379 males and 336 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 210 literate and 505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katkiya

Katkiya 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 Katkiya

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Katkiya. The nearest railway station is Bahadurpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalabad to Katkiya is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Katkiya is about 46 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 Katkiya

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

Health Facilities in Katkiya

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

FAQs about Katkiya