Katapatthar - Vikas Nagar, Dehradun

Katapatthar is a village situated in the Vikas Nagar tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 13 km from Vikasnagar and around 50 km from Dehradun. Kata Pathar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katapatthar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katapatthar is 044997. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.11 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Vikasnagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Katapatthar

According to the 2011 Census, Katapatthar village had a total population of 702 people, including 365 males and 337 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.62%, with male literacy at 85.85% and female literacy at 70.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Katapatthar

Katapatthar 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 Katapatthar

Katapatthar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vikasnagar to Katapatthar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Katapatthar 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 Katapatthar

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

Health Facilities in Katapatthar

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

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