Katra - Ikauna, Shrawasti

Katra is a village situated in the Ikauna tehsil of Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ikauna and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bhinga. Katra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katra is 173109. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.49 hectares and falls under the 271845 pincode. Ikauna is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Katra 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 Shrawasti Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Katra

According to the 2011 Census, Katra village had a total population of 5,884 people, including 3,016 males and 2,868 females, living in 952 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.97%, with male literacy at 67.75% and female literacy at 47.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,189, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Katra

Katra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balrampur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ikauna to Katra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhinga to Katra is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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:

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:

FAQs about Katra