Katora

Katora is a village located in Patrasayer subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.2km away from sub-district headquarter Patrasayer. Bankura is the district headquarter of Katora village. As per 2009 stats, Belut Rasulpur is the gram panchayat of Katora village.

Here you can discover what makes Katora unique in its vibrant Patrasayer-Bankura region. You’ll see Katora’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Katora

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katora is 327618. The village spans a total geographical area of 271.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722206. Patrasayer is nearest town to Katora village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Katora village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sonamukhi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Katora

Population of Katora

According to the 2011 Census, Katora has a total population of about 1,457, with approximately 771 males and 686 females. The sex ratio is around 889 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 212 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 854 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.43%, with male literacy at about 54.99% and female literacy near 38.92%. There are around 297 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katora's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katora

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Katora. As per the 2011 stats, Katora had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Katora

Knowing the nearby villages of Katora helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Katora.

Frequently Asked Questions about Katora