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

According to the 2011 Census, Kathwa village had a total population of 2,381 people, including 1,290 males and 1,091 females, living in 448 households. The sex ratio was 846 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.52%, with male literacy at 73.46% and female literacy at 53.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,278.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,3811,2901,091
Child Population (0–6 yrs)405216189
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,278672606
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
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 had a total population of 2,381, including 1,290 males and 1,091 females.

How many households are there in Kathwa?

Kathwa had 448 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kathwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kathwa was 64.52%. Male literacy was 73.46% and female literacy was 53.88%.