Kathwa - Sidhauli, Sitapur

Kathwa is a village situated in the Sidhauli tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhauli and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Kathwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathwa is 139063. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.17 hectares and falls under the 261303 pincode. Lko is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kathwa

As per Census 2011, Kathwa village has a total population of 2,381 people, consisting of 1,290 males and 1,091 females. The village has 448 households and a sex ratio of 845 females per 1,000 males. There are 405 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,275 literate and 1,106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,278 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3811,2901,091
Child Population (0–6 yrs)405216189
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,278672606
Literate Population1,275789486
Illiterate Population1,106501605

Nearby Villages of Kathwa

Kathwa 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)
HimmatnagarNorth1.24 km
AnwarpurSouth1.26 km
AlaipurSouth-West1.82 km
SarauraWest2.22 km
JamuwanSouth-East2.32 km
GaneraNorth2.37 km
ChhawanNorth-West2.60 km
AhewaNorth-East2.62 km
ParewajalSouth2.63 km
PashchimgaonWest2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kathwa

Kathwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ataria, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lko to Kathwa is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Kathwa is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kathwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kathwa

Where is Kathwa located?

Kathwa village is located in Sidhauli Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kathwa?

Kathwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kathwa?

The pincode of Kathwa is 261303.

What is the population of Kathwa?

Kathwa has a total population of 2,381, including 1,290 males and 1,091 females.

How many households are there in Kathwa?

There are 448 households in Kathwa.

What is the literacy rate in Kathwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kathwa is 53.55%. Male literacy is 61.16% and female literacy is 44.55%.