Katrapota

Katrapota is a village located in Burdwan I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.9km away from sub-district headquarter Burdwan. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Katrapota village. As per 2009 stats, Belkash is the gram panchayat of Katrapota village.

Here you can discover what makes Katrapota unique in its vibrant Burdwan I-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Katrapota’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 Katrapota

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katrapota is 320052. The village spans a total geographical area of 74.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713141. Burdwan is nearest town to Katrapota village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Katrapota 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 Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Katrapota

Population of Katrapota

According to the 2011 Census, Katrapota has a total population of about 74, with approximately 37 males and 37 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 9 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 56 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 52.70%, with male literacy at about 62.16% and female literacy near 43.24%. There are around 18 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katrapota's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katrapota

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

Nearby Villages of Katrapota

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Katrapota