Katashia - Khanakul - II, Hooghly

Katashia is a village situated in the Khanakul - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10 km from Khanakul and around 86.2 km from Chinsura. Palashpai-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katashia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katashia is 325951. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.55 hectares and falls under the 712416 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Katashia

According to the 2011 Census, Katashia village had a total population of 1,313 people, including 673 males and 640 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.91%, with male literacy at 83.56% and female literacy at 63.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,304.

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

Nearby Villages of Katashia

Katashia 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 Katashia

Katashia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagnan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Katashia is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Katashia is about 86.2 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 Katashia

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

Health Facilities in Katashia

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

FAQs about Katashia