Katgara

Katgara is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.1km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 41.8km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Gudubari Ii is the gram panchayat of Katgara village.

Here you can discover what makes Katgara unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Katgara’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 Katgara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Katgara is 324543. The village spans a total geographical area of 100.34 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712308. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Katgara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Katgara 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 Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Katgara

Population of Katgara

According to the 2011 Census, Katgara has a total population of about 1,431, with approximately 736 males and 695 females. The sex ratio is around 944 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 164 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 765 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 59. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.00%, with male literacy at about 60.33% and female literacy near 49.35%. There are around 365 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Katgara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Katgara

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

Nearby Villages of Katgara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Katgara