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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shrawasti Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Katra

As per Census 2011, Katra village has a total population of 5,884 people, consisting of 3,016 males and 2,868 females. The village has 952 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,054 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,800 literate and 3,084 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,189 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,8843,0162,868
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,054563491
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,189601588
Scheduled Tribes (ST)14410
Literate Population2,8001,6621,138
Illiterate Population3,0841,3541,730

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)
Chakar BhandarEast1.66 km
Tenduwa PanditSouth-West1.79 km
KhargupurSouth-East1.84 km
Khargaura GaneshNorth-West1.89 km
Khargaura BastiWest1.94 km
Rajgarh GulahriyaNorth-East1.97 km
Amare BhariyaSouth2.04 km
Mohmmadpur RajaNorth-West3.12 km
BiduhniSouth-East3.26 km
Digura JotNorth3.36 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Katra

Where is Katra located?

Katra village is located in Ikauna Tehsil, Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Katra?

Katra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Katra?

The pincode of Katra is 271845.

What is the population of Katra?

Katra has a total population of 5,884, including 3,016 males and 2,868 females.

How many households are there in Katra?

There are 952 households in Katra.

What is the literacy rate in Katra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katra is 47.59%. Male literacy is 55.11% and female literacy is 39.68%.