Katal - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal
Katal is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 26 km from Kotdwara and around 102 km from Pauri. Jawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katal village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Katal is 048325. The village covers a total geographical area of 9.19 hectares and falls under the 246124 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Katal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Yamkeshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Katal
Katal is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Katal
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Katal. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Katal.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Katal is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Katal is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Katal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Katal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Katal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Katal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Katal
Where is Katal located?
Katal village is located in Kotdwara Tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Katal?
The Gram Panchayat of Katal is Jawad.
What is the pincode of Katal?
The pincode of Katal is 246124.