Katapalan

Katapalan is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.5km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 35.8km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Laxmi Narayanpur is the gram panchayat of Katapalan village.

Here you can discover what makes Katapalan unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Katapalan’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 Katapalan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katapalan is 318293. The village spans a total geographical area of 104.08 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731216. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Katapalan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Katapalan 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 Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Katapalan

Population of Katapalan

According to the 2011 Census, Katapalan has a total population of about 154, with approximately 85 males and 69 females. The sex ratio is around 811 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 11 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 77 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 74.68%, with male literacy at about 88.24% and female literacy near 57.97%. There are around 34 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katapalan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katapalan

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

Nearby Villages of Katapalan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Katapalan