Katkihari

Katkihari is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 41.4km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Chaloon is the gram panchayat of Katkihari village.

Here you can discover what makes Katkihari unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Katkihari’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 Katkihari

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katkihari is 310697. The village spans a total geographical area of 57.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Katkihari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

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

Google Map of Katkihari

Population of Katkihari

According to the 2011 Census, Katkihari has a total population of about 640, with approximately 326 males and 314 females. The sex ratio is around 963 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 89 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 111. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.47%, with male literacy at about 69.94% and female literacy near 71.02%. There are around 143 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katkihari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katkihari

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

Nearby Villages of Katkihari

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

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