Katar Village Overview
Katar is a village in Khatra tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 16.3 km from Khatra tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Baidyanathpur is the Gram Panchayat for Katar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Katar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Katar is 329071. The village covers a geographical area of 204.07 hectares and has a pincode of 722140. Khatra is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Location Map of Katar
Population & Demographics of Katar
This section provides population and demographic details of Katar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 392 | 207 | 185 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 41 | 19 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 66 | 37 | 29 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 326 | 170 | 156 |
| Literate Population | 229 | 144 | 85 |
| Illiterate Population | 163 | 63 | 100 |
Key population details of Katar village are given below:
- Katar village is a small village with a total population of around 392, including approximately 207 males and 185 females, with a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 66 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 326 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Katar village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 58.42%.
- There are around 84 households in Katar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Katar
Transport facilities help residents of Katar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Katar
The following villages are located close to Katar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Katar
- Where is Katar located?
- Katar village is located in Khatra Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Katar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Katar is Baidyanathpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Katar?
- The pincode of Katar is 722140.
- What is the population of Katar?
- Katar has a total population of 392, including 207 males and 185 females.
- How many households are there in Katar?
- There are 84 households in Katar.
- What is the literacy rate in Katar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Katar is 58.42%. Male literacy is 69.57% and female literacy is 45.95%.