Kathi - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Kathi is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 42.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathi is 318447. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.38 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kathi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kathi

As per Census 2011, Kathi village has a total population of 1,791 people, consisting of 910 males and 881 females. The village has 344 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,133 literate and 658 illiterate residents. Additionally, 139 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kathi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kathi

Kathi 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 Kathi

Kathi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Kathi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kathi is about 42.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kathi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kathi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kathi village are given below:

FAQs about Kathi