Katasur - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Katasur is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 25.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kundola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katasur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katasur is 316640. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.2 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Katasur

According to the 2011 Census, Katasur village had a total population of 4,302 people, including 2,196 males and 2,106 females, living in 1,085 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.13%, with male literacy at 81.87% and female literacy at 68.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,648, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 456.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Katasur

Katasur 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 Katasur

Katasur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sainthia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Katasur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Katasur is about 25.7 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 Katasur

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

Health Facilities in Katasur

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

FAQs about Katasur