Katla - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Katla is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 27.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Samjia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katla is 310805. The village covers a total geographical area of 429.5 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Katla

As per Census 2011, Katla village has a total population of 2,474 people, consisting of 1,281 males and 1,193 females. The village has 596 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 292 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,806 literate and 668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 408 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katla

Katla 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 Katla

Katla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surja Kamal, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Katla is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Katla is about 27.7 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 Katla

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

Health Facilities in Katla

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

FAQs about Katla