Katakhali - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Katakhali is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.8 km from Gaighata and around 39.5 km from Barasat. Fulsara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katakhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katakhali is 322717. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.43 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Katakhali

According to the 2011 Census, Katakhali village had a total population of 1,235 people, including 596 males and 639 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.05%, with male literacy at 79.04% and female literacy at 75.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 542, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Katakhali

Katakhali 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 Katakhali

Katakhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Katakhali is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Katakhali is about 39.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katakhali

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

Health Facilities in Katakhali

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

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