Kathilabar - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Kathilabar is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from Shyampur and around 62.9 km from Howrah. Syampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathilabar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathilabar is 333123. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.82 hectares and falls under the 711314 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kathilabar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Kathilabar

According to the 2011 Census, Kathilabar village had a total population of 2,940 people, including 1,468 males and 1,472 females, living in 682 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.12%, with male literacy at 83.10% and female literacy at 75.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathilabar

Kathilabar 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 Kathilabar

Kathilabar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tmzj, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Kathilabar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kathilabar is about 62.9 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 Kathilabar

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

Health Facilities in Kathilabar

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

FAQs about Kathilabar