Katalhat - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Katalhat is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 89.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Maligaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katalhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katalhat is 310550. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.7 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Katalhat

According to the 2011 Census, Katalhat village had a total population of 570 people, including 280 males and 290 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.04%, with male literacy at 66.12% and female literacy at 50.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 418, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Katalhat

Katalhat 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 Katalhat

Public transport in the Katalhat is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj to Katalhat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Katalhat is about 89.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katalhat

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

Health Facilities in Katalhat

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

FAQs about Katalhat