Kathapara - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Kathapara is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 42.5 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Godong-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathapara is 307496. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.89 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhuoguri is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kathapara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhupguri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kathapara

According to the 2011 Census, Kathapara village had a total population of 3,111 people, including 1,601 males and 1,510 females, living in 701 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.66%, with male literacy at 81.38% and female literacy at 67.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,883.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathapara

Kathapara 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 Kathapara

Kathapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khalaigram, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhuoguri to Kathapara is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Kathapara is about 42.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathapara

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

Health Facilities in Kathapara

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

FAQs about Kathapara