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 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 Kathilabar

As per Census 2011, Kathilabar village has a total population of 2,940 people, consisting of 1,468 males and 1,472 females. The village has 682 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 320 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,073 literate and 867 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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