Katal - Kirtinagar, Tehri Garhwal

Katal is a village situated in the Kirtinagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 55 km from Devprayag and around 111 km from New Tehri. Kanoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katal is 043270. The village covers a total geographical area of 23.33 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Kirtinagar is the nearest town, located about 32 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 Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Katal

According to the 2011 Census, Katal village had a total population of 25 people, including 10 males and 15 females, living in 6 households. The sex ratio was 1,500 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 60.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Katal

Katal 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 Katal

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Katal. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kirtinagar to Katal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Katal is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 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:

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:

FAQs about Katal