Katasan - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Katasan is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katasan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katasan is 310459. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.48 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Katasan

According to the 2011 Census, Katasan village had a total population of 1,604 people, including 802 males and 802 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.90%, with male literacy at 67.04% and female literacy at 56.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 578, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Katasan

Katasan 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 Katasan

Katasan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Katasan is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Katasan is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katasan

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

Health Facilities in Katasan

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

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