Kathur Bada - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Kathur Bada is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 42 km from Kotdwara and around 117 km from Pauri. Kathur Bara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathur Bada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathur Bada is 048402. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.21 hectares and falls under the 246144 pincode. Dogadda is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kathur Bada 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.

Population of Kathur Bada

According to the 2011 Census, Kathur Bada village had a total population of 275 people, including 133 males and 142 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.82%, with male literacy at 98.39% and female literacy at 72.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathur Bada

Kathur Bada 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 Kathur Bada

Kathur Bada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dogadda to Kathur Bada is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Kathur Bada is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathur Bada

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

Health Facilities in Kathur Bada

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

FAQs about Kathur Bada