Kathanali - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Kathanali is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Shyampur and around 62.2 km from Howrah. Dingakhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathanali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathanali is 333139. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.46 hectares and falls under the 711314 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kathanali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shyampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kathanali

As per Census 2011, Kathanali village has a total population of 1,600 people, consisting of 809 males and 791 females. The village has 386 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,269 literate and 331 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathanali

Kathanali 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 Kathanali

Kathanali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Satish Samanta P.h., while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Kathanali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kathanali is about 62.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathanali

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

Health Facilities in Kathanali

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

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