Katrail

Katrail is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.9km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Katrail village. As per 2009 stats, Gurail is the gram panchayat of Katrail village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katrail is 311587. The village spans a total geographical area of 114.76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733142. Gangarampur is nearest town to Katrail village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Katrail 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 Gangarampur 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 Katrail

Population of Katrail

According to the 2011 Census, Katrail has a total population of about 1,118, with approximately 569 males and 549 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 201 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 69 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 33.72%, with male literacy at about 36.20% and female literacy near 31.15%. There are around 254 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katrail's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katrail

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

Nearby Villages of Katrail

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Katrail