Katigram - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Katigram is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 37.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kanachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katigram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katigram is 316562. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.65 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Raqmpurhat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Katigram

As per Census 2011, Katigram village has a total population of 1,448 people, consisting of 736 males and 712 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 966 literate and 482 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katigram

Katigram 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 Katigram

Katigram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raqmpurhat to Katigram is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Katigram is about 37.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katigram

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

Health Facilities in Katigram

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

FAQs about Katigram